“I love swimming in the cold water of the Peruvian sea.”
Chestnut-fronted Macaw
"People also call me big Maracana."
Clasificación
| Clase | Aves |
| Orden | Psittaciformes |
| Peso | 285 - 387 gr |
| Longitud | 46 - 50 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
LC Least Concern
¿Quién soy?
I am a small macaw with mainly green plumage and a whitish face with fine black feathers. If you stop to see me closely, you will notice that I have a chestnut color narrow band on my forehead, and my beak is grayish black. I generally build my nests inside cavities in trees or palms. I usually live in small groups of up to 12 individuals.
¿De qué me alimento?
I eat mainly seeds, nectars, flowers, and some legumes.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in humid lowlands and forests near rivers and lagoons. You can find me from Panama to Peru and Bolivia.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Seed disperser.
Like the other species of macaws, I play an important role as a seed disperser, helping to conserve the diversity of trees and plants.
