Green-winged / Greenwing Macaws / Red and Green Macaw
Ara chloroptera
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The Red-and-green Macaw or Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloroptera) is often mistaken for the Scarlet Macaw because of its predominantly red feathering.
Description:
Length: 26- 36 inches / 90 cm
Wingspan: 41 - 49 inches
Weight: 1200 - 1700 g
The breast of the Red-and-green Macaw is bright red, but the lower feathers of the wing are green. In addition, the Red-and-green Macaw has characteristic lines under the eyes like most larger macaws, but these markings on the Red-and-green Macaw are bright red. Interestingly enough, the Scarlet Macaw does not have these markings. It is second only in size to the Hyacinth Macaw, the largest bird of the macaw family.
Red-and-green Macaws as Pets:
Some macaw owners and experts call the Green-winged Macaw the "gentle giant", as it is larger in size than the Scarlet Macaw and Blue-and-yellow Macaw, but has a more docile nature which often makes it a more desirable pet than the other two popular species.
Bird experts often advise those interested in obtaining a macaw as a pet to educate themselves extensively about these birds prior to obtaining one, as they require more attention than a dog or cat . (Adapted from Source: Wikipedia.org)
They require large space due to large size and can be trained to talk - although they are not considered very good mimics. They are very demanding and have a tendency to become agressive or pluck.
If you are considering one of these magnificent parrots as pets, please visit the following websites for information:
- Macaw General Information
- Procuring your Parrot
- Do you breed this species and would like to be listed? Click here to see your options.
- The 3 Key Elements to Keep Your Pet Bird Happy & Healthy
- Housing Your Bird
- Bird Nutrition
- Parrot Products
Genus: Scientific: Ara ... English: Macaws ... Dutch: Echte Aras ... German: Eigentliche Aras ... French: Aras
Species: Scientific: Ara chloropterus aka Ara chloroptera ... English: Green-winged Macaw ... Dutch: Groenvleugelara ... German: Grünflügelara, Dunkelroterara ... French: Ara aux ailes vertes
CITES II - Endangered Species 
Distribution: Eastern Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Mato Grosso Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Northern Argentina
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