Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Ara ararauna
Found in South America, ranging from Eastern Panama through Columbia, Ecuador, and Brazil.
This Macaw’s are noted for their green forehead is green, brilliant blue upper body and sides and neck that are golden yellow in colour. The blue and gold macaw has a strongly hooked beak and zygodactylous feet (2 toes that point forward and 2 toes that point backward).
They are found in forests and swamps and feed on seeds, fruits, nuts, and berries. Macaws are playful and inquisitive and are able to mimic human vocalizations very well.
Macaws are able to reach speeds of up to 56 kph (35 mph). They also live up to 80 years.
