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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Red-shouldered Macaw

Diopsittaca nobilis

The smallest of all macaw species, this compact parrot is distinguished by its vibrant green plumage and eponymous red patches on the upper wing coverts.

What it sounds like

Loud, high-pitched, and harsh screeches, often delivered in rapid, metallic successions.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only member of its genus, Diopsittaca, though it is often split into subspecies like the Hahn's and Noble Macaw.
Unlike many larger macaw species, they reach a maximum length of only about 30 centimeters (12 inches).
They possess a characteristic patch of bare, white facial skin that lacks the fine feather lines seen in larger macaws.
The distinctive red 'shoulders' are actually located on the bend of the wing and are absent in juvenile birds.
In the wild, they frequently nest in hollow tree cavities or within active arboreal termite mounds.

Habitat

Tropical savannas, gallery forests, palm groves, and forest edges.

Range

Northern and central South America, primarily within the Amazon Basin and the Cerrado of Brazil.

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