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Red-fronted Macaw

Ara rubrogenys

The Red-fronted Macaw is a colorful bird with bright red and green feathers. They love to live in trees and are known for their playful nature and loud calls.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Red-fronted Macaw has a bright green body with distinctive red feathers on its forehead and patches on its wings, near its shoulders. Its bare facial skin is yellowish-orange, giving it a unique look among macaws.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusAra
Red-fronted Macaw
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Red-fronted Macaw

Category

Birds

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Flocks can make a lot of noise with their loud squawks!

These macaws are only found in a tiny part of Bolivia.

They nest high up in crevices of steep cliff faces.

They use their strong tongue to help scoop out food from shells.

Special abilities

Ability

Nut-Cracker Beak

Red-fronted Macaw has an incredibly strong, hooked beak that helps them crack open the toughest nuts and seeds.

Ability

Acrobat Feet

Red-fronted Macaw can grip branches tightly with their two-toes-forward, two-toes-back feet, helping them climb and hang upside down.

Ability

Camouflage Plumage

Red-fronted Macaw has vibrant green feathers that help them blend perfectly with the dense foliage of their rocky habitat.

Measurements & details

Length
55-60 cm
Wingspan
90-100 cm
Weight
0.5-0.8 kg
Lifespan
30-50 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Clutch Size
1-3
Incubation
25-26 days

Diet & Feeding

These macaws mostly munch on tough seeds, nuts, and fruits from desert plants.

Primary Foods

  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Cactus fruit
  • Mesquite pods

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle

Geranoaetus melanoleucus

Young or sick macaws may be prey.

eats

Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia ficus-indica

Consumes its fruits and seeds.

eats

White Mesquite

Prosopis alba

Feeds on the nutritious pods and seeds.

eaten by

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

Preys on eggs and chicks in nests.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Red-fronted Macaw?

55-60 cm

What is Red-fronted Macaw's wingspan?

90-100 cm

How much does Red-fronted Macaw weigh?

0.5-0.8 kg

How long does Red-fronted Macaw live?

30-50 years

How fast can Red-fronted Macaw move?

55 km/h

What does Red-fronted Macaw eat?

These macaws mostly munch on tough seeds, nuts, and fruits from desert plants.

Where is Red-fronted Macaw usually found?

Forests

How does Red-fronted Macaw hunt?

Foraging

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