Military Macaw

Species: Military Macaw, Ara militaris 

Family (group): Psittacidae 

Nationality: Central America and South America, Mexico through Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Ecuador. 

Standards: 
Weight: 700 to 900 g 
Size (cm): 70 to 80 
Longevity: 50 to 70 years 

Color standards: Most of the plumage is green with hints of yellow. A bright red stripe is present on the front. The interior of the wings and the tail has a beautiful blue and red- wine color. 

Personality: Very expressive, it has a personality full of energy. It is the smallest of the large macaws and can be a pleasant companion. 

Known health problems: DDA, disorders of the reproductive system, pecking, mutilation, oral and cloaca papillomas. 

Note: There are three sub-species, explaining its wide distribution in the wild. 

Reproduction: lays 2 to 3 eggs, incubation period of 26 to 28 days.