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The Scarlet Macaw

Scientific Name -
Ara Macao

Distribution -
Southern Mexico, Central America and North-central South America

Description -
Weight: 200 - 1700 gm
Size: Approximately 33-34 inches in length.
Distinct Markings: Overall red, top of tail and shoulders red, bare white face, blue wing tips and secondaries, yellow wing coverts with green edging, under side of tail and wings dark red. Eye ring white, bill bone colored on top, black on bottom, Feet are black.

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The Blue & Gold Macaw

Scientific Name -
Ara Ararauna

Distribution -
South America - Widespread

Description -
Weight: 200 - 1700 gm
Size: Approximately 33-34 inches in length.
Distinct Markings: Deep turqoise blue with yellow-orange chest, under side of wings and neck, yellowish under side of tail, green forehead and black throat patch, bare white face with black feather lines, and black bill.

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