About Blue
Learn about the endangered Blue-throated Macaw , a critically endangered parrot that lives only in the Beni Savanna of Bolivia. Discover its scientific name, conservation status, habitat, diet, identification, nesting behavior, and threats from habitat loss and illegal trade.
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 ...
Programs and Projects
Trained residents to monitor nests, protect habitat, reduce local threats, and take an active role in conserving macaws through community-led efforts. These projects have helped inform regional conservation strategies and develop practical tools to protect the Blue-throated Macaw .
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.
Useful Notes on Blue Throated Macaws
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.
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.
Overview of Blue Throated Macaws
Basic facts about Blue-Throated Macaw : lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
What is the blue-throated macaw ? Brilliantly colored plumage makes the blue-throated macaw , a member of the parrot family and one of at least 17 macaw species, hard to miss.
Key Details About Blue Throated Macaws
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.
Learn about the size, diet, population, habitat, behavior and other interesting facts about the blue-throated macaw .