Blue-throated Macaw
Ara glaucogularis
The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis) is a legendary african and new world parrot found only in Bolivia, weighing about 784 g. The blue-throated macaw, also known as the Caninde macaw or Wagler's macaw, is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia, known as Los Llanos de Moxos.
About the Blue-throated Macaw
The blue-throated macaw, also known as the Caninde macaw or Wagler's macaw, is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia, known as Los Llanos de Moxos. In 2014 this species was designated by law as a natural patrimony of Bolivia. Until 2010, it was hunted by native people to make feathered "Moxeño" headdresses for "machetero" ritual dances.
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How to identify it
The blue-throated macaw is about 85 cm (33 in) long including the length of its tail feathers and has a wingspan of approximately three feet or 90 cm. It weighs about 900 g (32 oz) to 1,100 g (39 oz). There is little easily observable sexual dimorphism; however, males tend to be a little bigger than females with approximate masses of 750 g and 950 g respectively. Upperparts are turquoise-blue, slightly duller on crown and brighter on rump. Underparts largely bright yellow but the vent is pale blue.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in October. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Blue-throated Macaw?
- The blue-throated macaw is about 85 cm (33 in) long including the length of its tail feathers and has a wingspan of approximately three feet or 90 cm. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Blue-throated Macaw?
- The Blue-throated Macaw is a large sized bird weighing about 784 g.
- Where can you see a Blue-throated Macaw?
- The Blue-throated Macaw is endemic to Bolivia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Blue-throated Macaw?
- The Blue-throated Macaw is most easily confused with the Red-fronted Macaw, the Great Green Macaw and the Military Macaw.
- Is the Blue-throated Macaw endangered?
- The Blue-throated Macaw is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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