Military Macaw
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Ara militaris (Linnaeus, 1766) |
The Military Macaw (Ara militaris) is a large parrot of the macaw genus Ara. It occupies an extensive but highly fragmented range from Mexico to Argentina.
BirdLife International classifies this species as "Vulnerable". The main threats are habitat loss and domestic trade. The current population is estimated at 10,000 to 20,000, and is decreasing.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Ara militaris. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is vulnerable