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Red-fronted macaw

South America·Bird

This bird’s population is threatened by habitat loss, crop pest persecution, and the pet trade. Endemic to Bolivia, is has been adopted as a symbol of national pride and identity. Icons of the red-fronted macaw can sometimes appear on official Bolivian government buildings and vehicles.

  • Conservation StatusCritically Endangered
  • Life span25-50 years
  • Body size23.6 in. long
  • Native habitat Semi-desert mountains of Bolivia
  • DietSeeds, nuts, fruits, grasses
Buffon's macaw Thick-billed parrot

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