South America Birds · June

Blue-and-yellow Macaw

Ara ararauna

Familiar blue-and-gold macaw of Amazon skies.

At a glance

HabitatVarzea forest, palm stands, savanna edges

DietSeeds, nuts, fruit

RangeTropical South America (and feral flocks elsewhere)

Coloring posehanging playfully on horizontal branch

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How to know it

Blue upperparts, golden-yellow underparts
Green forehead, black chin strap
Long blue tail

Fun facts

Often seen in pairs or family groups
Loud contact calls carry far over the canopy
Strong climbers with zygodactyl feet

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