Tropical Birds
Least Concern
The blue-winged macaw, in aviculture more commonly known as Illiger's macaw, is a species of small macaw found in central and eastern South America. The second name is in honor of the German ornithologist Johann Karl Wilhelm Illiger. It was previously placed in the genera Ara or Propyrrhura. Blue-winged macaws have been known to reach an age of 50–60 years.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Blue-winged Macaw. Sightings recorded in 56 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
Parque Estadual de Mata das FloresSoutheast Atlantic Forest (Rio de Janeiro & Espírito Santo), Brazil
Rare
Parque Ecológico Cultural do SahySoutheast Atlantic Forest (Rio de Janeiro & Espírito Santo), Brazil
Rare
Parque Estadual CunhambebeSoutheast Atlantic Forest (Rio de Janeiro & Espírito Santo), Brazil
Rare
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