Red-and-green macaw
Ara chloropterus
The red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus), also known as the green-winged macaw, is a large, mostly-red macaw of the genus Ara.
About the Red-and-green macaw
The red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus), also known as the green-winged macaw, is a large, mostly-red macaw of the genus Ara. It is popular in aviculture, and is the second most commonly kept macaw species after the blue-and-yellow macaw. However, they are not as common in captivity as the blue-and-yellow, and are much more expensive; prices are often double that of the blue-and-gold. This is the largest of the genus Ara, widespread in the forests and woodlands of northern and central South America. However, in common with other macaws, in recent years there has been a marked decline in its numbers due to habitat loss and illegal capture for the parrot trade.
Fun Facts About Red-and-green macaw
- This is the largest of the genus Ara, widespread in the forests and woodlands of northern and central South America.
- It is popular in aviculture, and is the second most commonly kept macaw species after the blue-and-yellow macaw.
- However, in common with other macaws, in recent years there has been a marked decline in its numbers due to habitat loss and illegal capture for the parrot trade.
Conservation Status
The Red-and-green macaw is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | parrot |
| Family | Psittacidae |
| Genus | Ara |
| Species | Ara chloropterus |
Range & Habitat
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