Military Macaw
Ara militaris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusAra
- SpeciesAra militaris (Military Macaw)
About the Military Macaw
The military macaw (Ara militaris) is a medium to large-sized macaw, named after its green and red plumage vaguely resembling a military uniform. It is native from west-central Mexico south through northern Argentina and Bolivia. While most wild populations are currently listed by the IUCN as vulnerable - and listed as endangered by Mexico - the species is still seen commonly in zoos and parks worldwide. The military macaw may be bred in captivity with relative ease, and is usually available through the pet trade. It is among the longest-lived one can own, requiring advanced knowledge, experience and confidence to keep them healthy, stimulated and thriving.
The military macaw was formally described in 1766 by Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in the 12 edition of his Systema Naturae, where he placed it within the genus Psittacus, coining the binomial name Psittacus militaris. Linnaeus did not specify a type locality, but it was designated as 'Colombia' in 1912. The military macaw is, now, one of ten species in the genus Ara, designated in 1799 by French naturalist Bernard Germain de Lacépède. The name Ara comes directly from the Tupi word ará ("macaw"), of the native Brazilian... Wikipedia →
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tayrona National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Henri Pittier National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 7 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 8 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Military Macaw in Henri Pittier National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Military Macaw sighting in Henri Pittier National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Military Macaw in Henri Pittier National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Military Macaw in Henri Pittier National Park in our monthly data.