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Birdsong field guide

Military Macaw

Ara militaris

The Military Macaw is a large, predominantly green parrot characterized by a brilliant red forehead and blue flight feathers. Named for its resemblance to a military uniform, it is a highly social species often seen in noisy flocks.

What it sounds like

Loud, harsh, and piercing raucous squawks and croaks that carry over long distances.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marc Anderson · EcuadorCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

They regularly visit 'clay licks' to ingest minerals that help neutralize toxins found in the seeds and unripe fruits they consume.
The bare white skin on their faces is capable of 'blushing' pink when the bird is highly excited or agitated.
They are strictly monogamous and typically remain with the same mate for their entire lives.
Despite their large size, they are remarkably agile flyers, navigating complex forest canopies and deep canyons with ease.
They function as vital seed dispersers within their ecosystems, though they are also classified as 'seed predators'.

Habitat

Subtropical and tropical forests, wooded foothills, and semi-arid canyons.

Range

Disjunct populations ranging from Mexico through the Andes of Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Bolivia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Blue-and-yellow MacawAra ararauna Blue-throated MacawAra glaucogularis Chestnut-fronted MacawAra severus Cuban MacawAra tricolor Great Green MacawAra ambiguus Red-and-green MacawAra chloropterus Red-fronted MacawAra rubrogenys Scarlet MacawAra macao

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