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Birds
Macaw
Ara ararauna
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 50-60 years
- Weight
- 0.9-1.5 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Macaw (Ara ararauna) is a herbivore species found in Central and South American rainforests. It typically lives 50-60 years, weighing around 0.9-1.5 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the macaw: Macaws use clay licks to neutralize toxins in their diet.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.