Blue and Yellow Macaw

Ara ararauna

Blue and yellow macaws live in most of tropical and sub-tropical South America, and also in eastern Panama. They are usually found in pairs, or in small groups of up to 20 birds. They feed on fruits and vegetables.

This picture was taken in August 2006.

Genus Ara
Subfamily Arinae
Family Psittacidae
Order Psittaciformes
Class Aves
Subphylum Vertebrata
Phylum Chordata
Kingdom Animalia
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