Six are classified as macaws: Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Primolius, Orthopsittaca, and Diopsittaca. source
Six are classified as macaws: Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Primolius, Orthopsittaca, and Diopsittaca.
Macaws are native to Central America and North America (only Mexico), South America, and formerly the Caribbean. source
Macaws are native to Central America and North America (only Mexico), South America, and formerly the Caribbean.
Most Macaws species are associated with forests, especially rainforests. source
Most Macaws species are associated with forests, especially rainforests.
A macaw's facial feather pattern is as unique as a fingerprint. source
A macaw's facial feather pattern is as unique as a fingerprint.
The largest macaws are the hyacinth, Buffon's (great green) and green-winged macaws. source
The largest macaws are the hyacinth, Buffon's (great green) and green-winged macaws.
Macaws of the genera Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca and Primolius are significantly smaller than the members of Anodorhynchus and Ara. source
Macaws of the genera Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca and Primolius are significantly smaller than the members of Anodorhynchus and Ara.
The smallest member of the family, the red-shouldered macaw, is no larger than some parakeets of the genus Aratinga. source
The smallest member of the family, the red-shouldered macaw, is no larger than some parakeets of the genus Aratinga.
Some Macaws prefer woodland or savannah-like habitats. source
Some Macaws prefer woodland or savannah-like habitats.
There are 19 species of macaws, including extinct and critically endangered species. source
There are 19 species of macaws, including extinct and critically endangered species.
The Spix's macaw is now probably extinct in the wild. source
The Spix's macaw is now probably extinct in the wild.
Sometimes macaws are hybridized for the pet trade. source
Sometimes macaws are hybridized for the pet trade.
Macaws eat a variety of foods including seeds, nuts, fruits, palm fruits, leaves, flowers, and stems. source
Macaws eat a variety of foods including seeds, nuts, fruits, palm fruits, leaves, flowers, and stems.
The blue-headed macaw is native to eastern Peru (except in north), north-western Bolivia (mainly in Pando), and far western Brazil (only in Acre). source
The blue-headed macaw is native to eastern Peru (except in north), north-western Bolivia (mainly in Pando), and far western Brazil (only in Acre).
The blue-winged macaw in aviculture more commonly known as Illiger's macaw. source
The blue-winged macaw in aviculture more commonly known as Illiger's macaw.
The blue-winged macaw is a species of macaw found in central and eastern South America. source
The blue-winged macaw is a species of macaw found in central and eastern South America.
Average macaw life span in the wild:Up to 60 years. source
Average macaw life span in the wild:Up to 60 years.