The blue-throated macaw, also known as the Caninde macaw or Wagler's macaw, is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia, known as Los Llanos de Moxos. In 2014 this species was designated by law as a natural patrimony of Bolivia.
Selling blue-throated macaws across state lines will be outlawed as of Nov. 4, three weeks after the bird was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
Range Detail The Blue-throated Macaws range is restricted to Llano de Moxos, Beni Department of northern Bolivia. Did you know? A significant portion of the Blue-throated Macaw population is found on privately owned lands used for ranching.
Blue-throated Macaws: Habitat Restoration. Active, Blue-throated Macaw Conservation, Neotropics, Protecting Wild Spaces.The WPT has also supported brushfire prevention and mitigation training funded by Shared Earth Foundation to combat increasing fire activity in Bolivia.
An adult pair of blue-throated macaws (Ara glaucogularis) allopreening at Chester Zoo, England, shows off their characteristic large blue throat patch and blue feather lines on their bare facial patch.
Size - Weight: The Blue-throated Macaw is a full sized macaw, though they are a bit smaller than Blue and Gold Macaw. These birds are about 33 inches (85 cm) in length. Care and feeding: A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods.
