Red-bellied Macaw

The Red-bellied Macaw ( Orthopsittaca manilata ) is a species of bird in the family of true parrots ( Psittacidae ), which is native to South America.

Description

The Red-bellied Macaw is up to 48 cm tall. Its basic plumage is green, his lower abdomen reddish brown, his iris dark brown, and his feet are gray. The life span is about 50 years. Externally there are no gender differences.

Habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern Venezuela, West Columbia, East Peru, northern Bolivia, Trinidad, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and Brazil. It is usually found near wetlands or rivers.

Way of life

The Ara lives in palm trees. Outside the breeding season these birds are to be found in small groups to large swarms with hundreds of individuals. They feed almost exclusively on the fruits of the Buriti palm. An attitude and offspring is therefore very difficult.

Breeding season

The breeding season of the Red-bellied begins in Venezuela in May, in Guyana in February and in Brazil in September. During this time, the individual pairs separated from the flock and nest in dead trees. Red-bellied lay 2-3 eggs.

Status

The status of these Ara -art is considered "frequently", there are probably already however inventory declines recorded.