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June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Military Macaw (A. militaris)

The military macaw gets its name from its bright green plumage that resembles a military parade uniform. They inhabit tropical deciduous and semi-deciduous forests and feed, breed, and nest in the canopy. Though they are not migratory they will seasonally fly down to the lowlands in search of food … [Read more...] about Military Macaw (A. militaris)

Filed Under: Avian, Military Macaw Tagged With: Ara, Argentina, Bolivia, Cites 1, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, militaris, Peru, Republic of Bolivarian, Venezuela, Vulnerable (VU)

June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Sun Parakeet (A. soldtitalis)

The sun parakeet inhabits tropical areas on savannahs or dry savanna woodlands in South America. They are most often found along the Amazon riverbank, forest valleys, and coastal flooded forests and rarely found above 1200 meters of altitude. They are also very sensitive to habitat changes such as … [Read more...] about Sun Parakeet (A. soldtitalis)

Filed Under: Avian, Sun Parakeet Tagged With: Aratinga, Brazil, Cites 2, Endangered (EN), Guyana, solstitalis

June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Ring Necked Parakeet (P. Krameri)

The ring-necked parakeet, also known as the rose-ringed parakeet, is native to Africa and the Indian Subcontinent but is now introduced to many different parts of the world. This is one of the few parrots that have been able to adapt to disrupted habitats. Escaped birds have successfully colonized … [Read more...] about Ring Necked Parakeet (P. Krameri)

Filed Under: Avian, Ring Necked Parakeet Tagged With: Africa, India Subcontinent, krameri, Least Concern (LC), Psittacula

June 18, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Red Crowned Amazon (A. viridigenalis)

The red-crowned Amazon, also known as the green-cheeked amazon or Mexican red-headed parrot, is native to northeastern Mexico and possibly southern Texas. They may be seen in large flocks and are quite noisy in the mornings and in the evenings. Like most parrots, they nest in tree cavities and feed … [Read more...] about Red Crowned Amazon (A. viridigenalis)

Filed Under: Avian, Red Crowned Amazon Tagged With: Amazona, Cites 1, Endangered (EN), viridigenalis

June 18, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Green Wing Macaw (A. chloropterus)

The green wing macaw, also known as the red-and-green macaw, is the largest of the genus Ara. They inhabit the forests and woodlands of northern and central South America. They are monogamous and generally mate for life. Habitat loss and illegal capture of this species have led to a decrease in the … [Read more...] about Green Wing Macaw (A. chloropterus)

Filed Under: Avian, Green Wing Macaw Tagged With: Ara, chloropterus, Cites 2, Least Concern (LC)

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