The great green macaw belongs to the genus Ara, which includes other large parrots, such as the scarlet macaw, the military macaw, and the blue-and-yellow macaw.

Blue flight feathers, red on tail and forehead. Prefers forested areas; often seen flying over in pairs or small flocks. Feeds on fruit; can be inconspicuous when feeding in canopy. Loud, raucous …

Great green macaws are found in Central and South America ranging from Honduras to western Ecuador. They don't migrate seasonally and live in dry tropical forests, and evergreen …

Once prevalent throughout the entire Costa Rican Caribbean, Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus) populations have declined alarmingly in recent decades, due mostly to poaching …

Great Green Macaw: Find out about this species, protected by World Land Trust funded reserves, with photos and information on behaviour, threats and conservation.

Meet the great green macaw (Ara ambiguus) on The Animal Facts including their appearance, diet, habitat, lifespan, breeding and behavior.

DID YOU KNOW? The Great Green Macaw is one of the heaviest parrots at 1300 g (nearly 4 lb).