Blue-Throated Macaw Ara glaucogularis
Double vision? Although these birds look a lot like blue-and-gold macaws, they have a higher-pitched voice and, of course, a blue throat!
ORIGIN:
Bolivia
HABITAT:
Rainforests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1-2 lbs
Height: 3 ft
DIET:
Leaves, fruits, seeds and nuts
PREDATORS:
Owls and monkeys
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful beak
REPRODUCTION:
26-day incubation; sexually mature at 5 yrs
THREATS:
Collection for pet trade
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 50 yrs in human care
In Spanish, this bird’s name is "paraba barba azul," which translates to what?
Blue chested |
Blue feathered |
Blue headed | Blue bearded |
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