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Glaucous Macaw
Anodorhynchus glaucus
Glaucous Macaw (Anodorhynchus glaucus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South America.
The Glaucous Macaw (Anodorhynchus glaucus) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 940 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Anodorhynchus
- Species glaucus
Where it lives
Southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, western Uruguay and northeastern Argentina
Quick facts
- Weight
- 940 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
How to identify
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Least Concern
Vulnerable
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Glaucous Macaw is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
Where it spends much of its time perched among vegetation.
Migration
The Glaucous Macaw is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Glaucous Macaw (Anodorhynchus glaucus) is a member of the Psittacidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA se Brazil, e Paraguay, w Uruguay and ne Argentina.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 940 g, with a wing length of about 36.2 cm and a tail of around 37.6 cm.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Glaucous Macaw?
The Glaucous Macaw is a very large bird that weighs around 940 g.
Where does the Glaucous Macaw live?
The Glaucous Macaw is found across South America with a range covering SA se Brazil, e Paraguay, w Uruguay and ne Argentina.
What family does the Glaucous Macaw belong to?
The Glaucous Macaw (Anodorhynchus glaucus) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Glaucous Macaw eat?
The Glaucous Macaw is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Glaucous Macaw migrate?
The Glaucous Macaw is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Glaucous Macaw endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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