Red-and-green Macaw
Ara chloropterus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
80.4 cm
Weight
1379.0 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 80.4 cm | 31.7 in |
| Weight | 1379.0 g | 48.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Ara |
| Species | Ara chloropterus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مكاو أحمر أخضر |
| Chinese | 绿翅金刚鹦鹉 |
| French | Ara chloroptère |
| German | Grünflügelara |
| Indonesian | Makaw sayap-hijau |
| Japanese | ベニコンゴウインコ |
| Portuguese | Arara-vermelha |
| Russian | Зеленокрылый ара |
| Thai | มาคอว์แดงปีกเขียว |
Distribution
Red-and-green Macaw has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-and-green Macaw endangered?
The Red-and-green Macaw has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-and-green Macaw nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Red-and-green Macaw?
The Red-and-green Macaw has a wingspan of 80.4 cm, weight of 1379.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-and-green Macaw belong to?
The Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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