Great Green Macaw
Ara ambiguus
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
80.0 cm
Weight
1131.5 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 80.0 cm | 31.5 in |
| Weight | 1131.5 g | 39.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 29 days. Fledging: 77 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Ara |
| Species | Ara ambiguus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مكاو أخضر كبير |
| Chinese | 大绿金刚鹦鹉 |
| French | Ara de Buffon |
| German | Großer Soldatenara |
| Japanese | ヒワコンゴウインコ |
| Portuguese | Arara-militar-grande |
| Russian | Солдатский ара |
Distribution
Great Green Macaw has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Great Green Macaw endangered?
The Great Green Macaw has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Great Green Macaw nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 29 days. Fledging: 77 days.
How big is the Great Green Macaw?
The Great Green Macaw has a wingspan of 80.0 cm, weight of 1131.5 g.
What order and family does the Great Green Macaw belong to?
The Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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