Chestnut-fronted macaw

Ara severus

The chestnut-fronted macaw or severe macaw (Ara severus) is one of the largest of the mini-macaws.

Family: Psittacidae Order: parrot Conservation: Least Concern
Chestnut-fronted macaw

About the Chestnut-fronted macaw

The chestnut-fronted macaw or severe macaw (Ara severus) is one of the largest of the mini-macaws. It reaches a size of around 45 cm (18 in) of which around half is the length of the tail. They can be found over a large part of Northern South America from Panama south into Amazonian Brazil and central Bolivia. A feral population is found in Florida. Their lifespan is listed as anything from 30 to 80 years of age.

Fun Facts About Chestnut-fronted macaw

  • Their lifespan is listed as anything from 30 to 80 years of age.
  • It reaches a size of around 45 cm (18 in) of which around half is the length of the tail.
  • The chestnut-fronted macaw or severe macaw (Ara severus) is one of the largest of the mini-macaws.

Conservation Status

The Chestnut-fronted macaw is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderparrot
FamilyPsittacidae
GenusAra
SpeciesAra severus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Chestnut-fronted macaw

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Related Species

Other species in the Psittacidae family: