Military macaw
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The military macaw (Ara militaris) is a medium- to larger-sized macaw, named after its green and red plumage vaguely resembling a military uniform. It is native from west-central México south through northern Argentina and Bolivia. While most wild populations are currently listed by the IUCN as vulnerable—and listed as endangered by México—, the species is still seen commonly in zoos and parks worldwide. The military macaw may be bred in captivity with relative ease, and is usually available through the pet trade. It is among the longest-lived[3] and most expensive bird species[4] one can own, requiring advanced knowledge, experience and confidence to keep them healthy, stimulated and thriving.
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Military macaw | |
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A military macaw at the London Zoo | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Psittaciformes |
Family: | Psittacidae |
Genus: | Ara |
Species: | A. militaris |
Binomial name | |
Ara militaris (Linnaeus, 1766) | |
Distribution of the 3 subspecies of military macaw | |
Synonyms | |
Psittacus militaris Linnaeus, 1766 |