Military Macaw
The Military Macaw is found in the forests of Mexico to South America. There are 3 subspecies; militaris, mexicana and boliviana which are distinguished from one another by their geographic location and slight colour changes. Their numbers have decreased to less than 10 000 in total.
They weigh from 900 – 1100 grams (2 – 2.4 lbs) and are mostly green with blue flight feathers and a red tail bordered by blue. They are a mid sized macaw.
Their diet consists of seeds nuts and berries. They also eat from clay deposits which are thought to neutralize poisons found in the food they eat.
Military Macaws are monogamous and form pair bonds for life. They live in small groups of about 10 birds. They can live up to 60 years.
They weigh from 900 – 1100 grams (2 – 2.4 lbs) and are mostly green with blue flight feathers and a red tail bordered by blue. They are a mid sized macaw.
Their diet consists of seeds nuts and berries. They also eat from clay deposits which are thought to neutralize poisons found in the food they eat.
Military Macaws are monogamous and form pair bonds for life. They live in small groups of about 10 birds. They can live up to 60 years.
Fun Facts
In 2006 they were listed in Appendix 1 of CITES which means they are supposedly protected from capture or trade. It is not illegal to sell captive born birds which can fetch 800 – 1000 dollars
scientific classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Psittaciformes
Family
Psittacidaae
Genus
Ara
Species
A. militaris
Where to find us
Safari Niagara is home to two military macaws named Newt and Ara.
did you know?
Military Macaws make good pets but require a lot of exercise and interaction with their owners.
They are usually pleasant and even tempered but can get cranky if ignored or bored.
Their numbers are in decline due to capture for the pet trade.
