Blue-Throated Macaw | Brevard Zoo Animals

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 headed
Blue bearded	Blue feathered