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Yellow-collared macaw

South America·Bird

A smaller species of macaw, the yellow-collared macaw is sometimes referred to as a “mini-macaw.” These birds are primarily green, with slight red coloration on their tails and black on their foreheads. They get their name from the yellow feathers at the back of their neck.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life spanup to 50 years
  • Body size15 in.
  • Native habitat Woodlands, savannahs, and grasslands of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay
  • DietFruits, flower buds, and seeds
Red shoveler Scarlet macaw

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