Overview of Blue Throated Macaw Ara Glaucogularis
The blue-throated macaw ( Ara glaucogularis ), also known as the Caninde macaw or Wagler's macaw , [3] is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia, known as Los Llanos de Moxos.
The blue-throated macaw was previously considered an aberrant form of the blueand- yellow macaw (A. ararauna), but these two species are known to occur sympatrically (in the same location) without interbreeding (Kyle 2007a; del Hoyo et al. 1997). Common names in Spanish for the blue-throated macaw include guacamayo barba azul and guacamayo caninde.
Ara glaucogularis (blue
Geographic Range Blue-throated macaws ( Ara glaucogularis ) are found only in the Beni department of Bolivia (200 to 300 m above sea-level). In total, blue-throated macaws inhabit an area of 2508 square kilometres. There are two areas inhabited by two sub-populations of Ara glaucogularis : one is to the northwest of Trinidad (the capital city of Beni), and the other is to the south of Trinidad ...
Species Profile for Blue
The blue-throated macaw was previously considered an aberrant form of the blueand- yellow macaw (A. ararauna), but these two species are known to occur sympatrically (in the same location) without interbreeding (Kyle 2007a; del Hoyo et al. 1997). Common names in Spanish for the blue-throated macaw include guacamayo barba azul and guacamayo caninde.
The Blue-throated is identified by its blue throat patch, reddish facial skin, and entirely blue wings. This macaw lives in savanna habitat, and forages primarily on mocatú palm (Attalea phalerata), the primary food of several macaw species found in the region.
Overview of Blue Throated Macaw Ara Glaucogularis
The blue-throated macaw ( Ara glaucogularis ; previously Ara caninde ), 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.
Key Details About Blue Throated Macaw Ara Glaucogularis
The Blue-throated Macaw is a striking mix of vivid turquoise- blue above and bold golden-yellow below. At the base of its large, dark bill are pale facial patches crossed by five or six thin horizontal lines of blue feathers, which form a pattern unique to each individual and can be used to identify individual adults.
Large macaw endemic to flooded grasslands of El Beni, Bolivia (Llanos de Moxos). Breeds in cavities in tall palms, and threatened by habitat loss. Most of the population is highly localized into a few breeding and foraging localities where grassland is less impacted by grazing. From sympatric (and much more common) Blue -and-yellow Macaw by blue throat and more extensive feathering on face.
