Blue-throated Macaw
Ara glacuogularis
The blue-throated macaw requires palm tree cavities in which to nest.
Older palm trees with cavities are cut down for fuel or to provide land
for farming and with them go the available nest sites. A lowered
reproductive rate only makes the situation worse for the macaw which is
already one of the world’s rarest birds due to the illegal wild bird
trade.
Fact file:
Wingspan: 3 – 3.3 ft
Body length: 2.4 – 2.8 ft
Weight: 1.6 lbs
Lifespan: More than 30 yrs in captivity
Habitat: Forest and savanna
Diet: Seeds, fruit, and nuts
Current Range: Northern Bolivia