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Cuban Macaw
Ara tricolor
Cuban Macaw (Ara tricolor) — Parrots & Cockatoos of North America.
The Cuban Macaw (Ara tricolor) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in North America. 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 Ara
- Species tricolor
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Biology & behaviour
The Cuban Macaw (Ara tricolor) belongs to the Psittacidae family of the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans North America. Its distribution covers NA Cuba.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Cuban Macaw live?
The Cuban Macaw is found across North America with a range covering NA Cuba.
What family does the Cuban Macaw belong to?
The Cuban Macaw (Ara tricolor) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
Is the Cuban Macaw endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
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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