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Golden-collared Macaw
Primolius auricollis
Golden-collared Macaw (Primolius auricollis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South America.
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The Golden-collared Macaw (Primolius auricollis) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 245 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Primolius
- Species auricollis
Where it lives
Central Brazil, southwestern Brazil and Bolivia to northern Argentina and northern Paraguay
Quick facts
- Weight
- 245 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Golden-collared Macaw is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Golden-collared Macaw is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Golden-collared Macaw (Primolius auricollis) is a member of the Psittacidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA c Brazil, sw Brazil and Bolivia to n Argentina and n Paraguay.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 245 g, with a wing length of about 20.2 cm and a tail of around 17.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 838,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Golden-collared Macaw?
The Golden-collared Macaw is a large bird that weighs around 245 g.
Where does the Golden-collared Macaw live?
The Golden-collared Macaw is found across South America with a range covering SA c Brazil, sw Brazil and Bolivia to n Argentina and n Paraguay, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Golden-collared Macaw belong to?
The Golden-collared Macaw (Primolius auricollis) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Golden-collared Macaw eat?
The Golden-collared Macaw is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Golden-collared Macaw migrate?
The Golden-collared Macaw is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Golden-collared Macaw endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Golden-collared Macaw make?
1 real field recording of the Golden-collared Macaw — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Golden-collared Macaw's range?
The Golden-collared Macaw has a mapped global range of about 838,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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