Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Ara ararauna
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Least Concern
Wingspan
76.3 cm
Weight
1105.0 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 76.3 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 76.3 cm | 30.0 in |
| Weight | 1105.0 g | 38.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 59 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Ara |
| Species | Ara ararauna |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مكاو أزرق أصفر |
| Chinese | 藍黃金剛鸚鵡 |
| French | Ara bleu |
| German | Gelbbrustara |
| Japanese | ルリコンゴウインコ |
| Portuguese | Arara-canindé |
| Russian | Сине-жёлтый ара |
| Thai | บลูแอนด์โกลด์ มาคอว์ |
| Turkish | Mavi-sarı ara |
Distribution
Blue-and-yellow Macaw has been recorded in 10 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blue-and-yellow Macaw endangered?
The Blue-and-yellow Macaw has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-and-yellow Macaw nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 59 days.
How big is the Blue-and-yellow Macaw?
The Blue-and-yellow Macaw has a wingspan of 76.3 cm, weight of 1105.0 g.
What order and family does the Blue-and-yellow Macaw belong to?
The Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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