The true parrots are roughly 330 species of birds belonging to the Psittacidae family,. The
true parrot family is usually divided into 2 groups, i.e., the Psittacinae (typical parrots and
allies) and the Loriinae (Lories and lorikeets).
true parrot family is usually divided into 2 groups, i.e., the Psittacinae (typical parrots and
allies) and the Loriinae (Lories and lorikeets).
Subfamily Psittacinae (typical parrots and allies)
Arini Tribe (American parrots) The neotropical parrots count 30 classes and 148 species that belong to the family of true parrots.
The long tailed clade
Of the many true parrot species, 6 are classified as Macaws. Macaws are native to Mexico, Central and South America. Macaws
are usually associated with rain forests, however many of them prefer woodlands and savannas. The Yellow collared, Military and Blue winged
Macaws prefer dry or savanna habitats, whereas the Blue and yellow, Green winged, Red bellied, Noble Macaws prefer humid forests.
The one characteristic that distinguishes the Macaw from all the other parrots is the bare facial patch around the eyes. The Macaws family members have a
very wide range in size. The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest Macaw (40 inches in length) and is possibly the largest of all parrots, whereas the smallest
macaw, the Red shouldered Macaw, is about the size of a little conure.
Arini Tribe (American parrots) The neotropical parrots count 30 classes and 148 species that belong to the family of true parrots.
The long tailed clade
Of the many true parrot species, 6 are classified as Macaws. Macaws are native to Mexico, Central and South America. Macaws
are usually associated with rain forests, however many of them prefer woodlands and savannas. The Yellow collared, Military and Blue winged
Macaws prefer dry or savanna habitats, whereas the Blue and yellow, Green winged, Red bellied, Noble Macaws prefer humid forests.
The one characteristic that distinguishes the Macaw from all the other parrots is the bare facial patch around the eyes. The Macaws family members have a
very wide range in size. The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest Macaw (40 inches in length) and is possibly the largest of all parrots, whereas the smallest
macaw, the Red shouldered Macaw, is about the size of a little conure.
The Blue Macaws
The Glaucus Macaw can probably be found in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil. It
is on the endangered list however, and it is not known if the species is still in existence.
The last sighting of this macaw took place in the 60s. If it is still in existence, the population
must be very tiny.
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot in the world. It is said that the Hyacinth
macaw flies like a jumbo jet..The Hyacinth macaw is often thought to be a rain forest parrot,
however in its native South and Central range it seems to avoid the heavy
forest areas preferring instead lightly forested areas like grasslands and scrub
bushes It is native to a large area of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. In Paraguay the
hyacinth macaw population does inhabit rain forests and swamps.
Their habitat has been reduced by urban development, and so by the loss of the few
types of trees it lives on and feeds from.. The species has been affected by trapping,
pet trade and trade in parrot feathers.. It is on the endangered list. These truly beautiful
parrots are cobalt blue and they lack the featherless patch around the eyes that is
common to other macaws. The have very strong beak. It is said that they could crack
coconuts with their beaks
The Lear's Macaw, aka the Indigo Macaw is native to Brazil and has a very restricted range.
It is a smaller less handsome relative of the Hyacinth macaw, and one of the rarest parrot.
It is on the endangered list.
The Lear's Macaw is almost totally dependent on the Licuri palm tree nuts as these make
up 90 % of their diets. These nuts are miniature little coconuts and the white meat inside
is what feeds these parrots. They live in white forests where they will feed on maize when
the Llicuri nuts are seasonally unavailable., and that often leads to their being treated as
pests by the local farmers.
There's about 2-5000 Lear's Macaws in existence at present. Their range is restricted to
the Bahia state in Brazil. The main threats facing them trapping for pet trade and being
hunted as pests.
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The Glaucus Macaw can probably be found in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil. It
is on the endangered list however, and it is not known if the species is still in existence.
The last sighting of this macaw took place in the 60s. If it is still in existence, the population
must be very tiny.
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot in the world. It is said that the Hyacinth
macaw flies like a jumbo jet..The Hyacinth macaw is often thought to be a rain forest parrot,
however in its native South and Central range it seems to avoid the heavy
forest areas preferring instead lightly forested areas like grasslands and scrub
bushes It is native to a large area of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. In Paraguay the
hyacinth macaw population does inhabit rain forests and swamps.
Their habitat has been reduced by urban development, and so by the loss of the few
types of trees it lives on and feeds from.. The species has been affected by trapping,
pet trade and trade in parrot feathers.. It is on the endangered list. These truly beautiful
parrots are cobalt blue and they lack the featherless patch around the eyes that is
common to other macaws. The have very strong beak. It is said that they could crack
coconuts with their beaks
The Lear's Macaw, aka the Indigo Macaw is native to Brazil and has a very restricted range.
It is a smaller less handsome relative of the Hyacinth macaw, and one of the rarest parrot.
It is on the endangered list.
The Lear's Macaw is almost totally dependent on the Licuri palm tree nuts as these make
up 90 % of their diets. These nuts are miniature little coconuts and the white meat inside
is what feeds these parrots. They live in white forests where they will feed on maize when
the Llicuri nuts are seasonally unavailable., and that often leads to their being treated as
pests by the local farmers.
There's about 2-5000 Lear's Macaws in existence at present. Their range is restricted to
the Bahia state in Brazil. The main threats facing them trapping for pet trade and being
hunted as pests.
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The Blue-and-yellow Macaw measures. 36 inches on average. The Blue and Gold
macaws are spectacularly beautiful . They live in the swampy forests of tropical South
America from Panama south to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay. They originated in Central
America and northern South America in Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.
Blue and Yellow Macaws are usually found in lowland areas from Panama all the way
to Paraguay. They seem to to prefer forests of moderate density but they can also be
found in palm tree s above water sources such as the swampy grounds or along rivers.
Their diet includes fruit fiber, nuts, and seeds, with their favorite food being the seed
of the Hura Crepitans tree. They take to the open country when they are foraging for
food.
The Blue-throated Macaw is found in central Bolivia and also has a small
population in Argentina. Very few of them are found in the wild (as few as 100) and the
main threats facing them are trapping for pet trade and the natives burning the
rainforest. It is on the critically endangered list.
They normally live in humid dense lowland forests and palm grove in the grass lands.
They do not dwell in forests as a rule they stay in the savannas They tend to feed on
fruits, especially palm nut fruits, nuts and buds.
The Blue-throated Macaw is a one of the rarest birds in the world. It has become
known only since the late 1970's.
macaws are spectacularly beautiful . They live in the swampy forests of tropical South
America from Panama south to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay. They originated in Central
America and northern South America in Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.
Blue and Yellow Macaws are usually found in lowland areas from Panama all the way
to Paraguay. They seem to to prefer forests of moderate density but they can also be
found in palm tree s above water sources such as the swampy grounds or along rivers.
Their diet includes fruit fiber, nuts, and seeds, with their favorite food being the seed
of the Hura Crepitans tree. They take to the open country when they are foraging for
food.
The Blue-throated Macaw is found in central Bolivia and also has a small
population in Argentina. Very few of them are found in the wild (as few as 100) and the
main threats facing them are trapping for pet trade and the natives burning the
rainforest. It is on the critically endangered list.
They normally live in humid dense lowland forests and palm grove in the grass lands.
They do not dwell in forests as a rule they stay in the savannas They tend to feed on
fruits, especially palm nut fruits, nuts and buds.
The Blue-throated Macaw is a one of the rarest birds in the world. It has become
known only since the late 1970's.
The Military Macaw is found in the forests of Mexico and South America. The Military Macaws
are native to Central and South America and Mexico.
They inhabit arid woodlands and subtropical forests..Their population stands at about 10,000
globally..They can be found in found in central Mexico, Colombia, and of Ecuador f Peru and
Boliva, Mexico, Venezuela. Depending on the country they can be found to live in dry forest,
humid forest.,woodlands, uplands. rainforests.
The Great Green Macaw, aka Buffon's Macaw
is found in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia
and Ecuador. Its range covers wet forests of Central
and South America.. It is in danger of becoming extinct
in Costa Rica.
It is very rarely seen as a pet. It is on the endangered list.
The Scarlet Macaw lives in wet evergreen forests, lowland subtropical
rainforests, open woodlands, river edges, and savannas. where they gather in
large noisy flocks. They are found mainly in the Central and South America
countries of Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico. They are said to be very common
parrots, They are not at risk at present but deforestation and the pet traders are
ever present threats to their population..
They live on a diet of nuts, berries, seeds and leaves most of it gathered from the
rainforests.
They are popular as pets, but are high maintenance, demanding, and
loud parrots.
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rainforests, open woodlands, river edges, and savannas. where they gather in
large noisy flocks. They are found mainly in the Central and South America
countries of Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico. They are said to be very common
parrots, They are not at risk at present but deforestation and the pet traders are
ever present threats to their population..
They live on a diet of nuts, berries, seeds and leaves most of it gathered from the
rainforests.
They are popular as pets, but are high maintenance, demanding, and
loud parrots.
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The Green-winged Macaw or Red-and-green Macaw is the most common large macaw. It
is known as the gentle giant. It is found mainly in the rain forests and swamps of Central and
South America including Columbia , Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay.
In the southern part of their range they are most often found in drier open areas and dry
woodlands.
The Red-fronted Macaw, is endemic to a small area of Bolivia and is highly endangered,
There may be as few as 150 of them left in the wild. Found mainly in the scrubs.. They feed
mainly on seed and fruit but when these are seasonally unavailable they will also feed on crops.
The Red-bellied Macaw,is found in Columbia, Peru, Brazil,. It can be found in the swamps
where its survival is highly dependent on the Mauritia Palms dense moist forests.
Their population thought to be stable, but their lives revolve around the Mauritius Palm for food,
lodging.
is known as the gentle giant. It is found mainly in the rain forests and swamps of Central and
South America including Columbia , Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay.
In the southern part of their range they are most often found in drier open areas and dry
woodlands.
The Red-fronted Macaw, is endemic to a small area of Bolivia and is highly endangered,
There may be as few as 150 of them left in the wild. Found mainly in the scrubs.. They feed
mainly on seed and fruit but when these are seasonally unavailable they will also feed on crops.
The Red-bellied Macaw,is found in Columbia, Peru, Brazil,. It can be found in the swamps
where its survival is highly dependent on the Mauritia Palms dense moist forests.
Their population thought to be stable, but their lives revolve around the Mauritius Palm for food,
lodging.
The mini macaws
The Chestnut-fronted Macaw or Severe Macaw is the largest of the mini macaws at 18 inches in
length.. It can be found in Panama, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador. These mini macaws live on the forest
edge, and savannas, and in open areas with trees, humid forests, swamps, palm groves, and
savannas. They are relatively quiet little birds.
The Blue-headed Macaw or Coulon's Macaw is native to Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, It measures about
16in in length .It is on the endangered list.
It does occur in tropical humid forests but at forest edges along rivers, and clearings. It has also been
observed in swampy areas and lowlands. These mini macaws do not gather in large flocks like the
larger Macaws and are far more difficult to observe in the wild.
The Chestnut-fronted Macaw or Severe Macaw is the largest of the mini macaws at 18 inches in
length.. It can be found in Panama, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador. These mini macaws live on the forest
edge, and savannas, and in open areas with trees, humid forests, swamps, palm groves, and
savannas. They are relatively quiet little birds.
The Blue-headed Macaw or Coulon's Macaw is native to Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, It measures about
16in in length .It is on the endangered list.
It does occur in tropical humid forests but at forest edges along rivers, and clearings. It has also been
observed in swampy areas and lowlands. These mini macaws do not gather in large flocks like the
larger Macaws and are far more difficult to observe in the wild.
The Blue-winged Macaw aja Illiger's Macaw, is a species of mini macaw found Brazil, and to a
lesser extent in Paraguay and Argentina It measures about 16in in length. Like the other mini macaws
they have long tails and are predominantly green.
It is found mainly at the edge of the rainforest or in areas close to water. It stays in one area flying
among trees and will not fly in open country. Prefers to gather in tiny flocks or pairs.
The Golden-collared Macaw or Yellow-collared Macaw is native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay,
and Bolivia. It measures 15in in length.
The golden collared Macaw avoids the rainforest, but can be found in various areas like the forest
edge, woodlands, savannas grasslands, and lowlands.
The Red-shouldered Macaw aka the Noble Macaw is the smallest Macaw ,
measuring only about 12 in. It is native to Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil.. It is not
considered to be an endangered species.
It is often found in savannas with palm groves, lowlands and swamplands. It is a very
sociable little macaw and gathers in large flocks.:It survives on a diet of nuts, seeds,
fruits, berries and flowers; sometimes cereal crops.
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