Chestnut-fronted Macaw
Ara severus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
47.9 cm
Weight
357.5 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.9 cm | 18.9 in |
| Weight | 357.5 g | 12.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 28 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Ara |
| Species | Ara severus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مكاو كستنائي الجبهة |
| Chinese | 栗额金刚鹦鹉 |
| French | Ara vert |
| German | Rotbugara |
| Japanese | ヒメコンゴウインコ |
| Portuguese | Maracanã-guaçu |
| Russian | Каштановолобый ара |
| Spanish | maracaná grande |
| Thai | เชสต์นัต มาคอว์ |
Distribution
Chestnut-fronted 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 Chestnut-fronted Macaw endangered?
The Chestnut-fronted Macaw has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut-fronted Macaw nest?
Incubation: 28 days.
How big is the Chestnut-fronted Macaw?
The Chestnut-fronted Macaw has a wingspan of 47.9 cm, weight of 357.5 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-fronted Macaw belong to?
The Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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