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)
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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)
Congo African Grey (P. erithacus)
The Congo African grey parrot inhabits the moist lowland forests, mangroves, wooded savannahs, and gardens. Their preferred roosting locations are on islands and over water and nest in tree holes. In the driest months, this species makes seasonal movements to better-suited areas. These social birds … [Read more...] about Congo African Grey (P. erithacus)
Blue and Gold Macaw (A. ararauna)
The blue and gold macaw inhabits the subtropical and tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas of South America and Central America. To avoid predation they will nest in high trees. They are also monogamous and reach sexual maturity around 3-4 years old. In captivity, these macaws can live up to 50 … [Read more...] about Blue and Gold Macaw (A. ararauna)
Yellow Collared Macaw (P. auricollis)
The yellow collared macaw, also known as the golden-collared macaw, is a small mostly green Central South American parrot. They have a bright yellow patch on the back of their neck/upper shoulders. They inhabit forests, woodland, savanna, and grassland but avoids the amazon rainforest and feed on … [Read more...] about Yellow Collared Macaw (P. auricollis)