NPA: Tingo María National Park (Important Bird Area).
Endemic: No.
Characteristics
This macaw is green with a long tail, the bottom half of which is red, tipped with blue. It has a light blue rump. Its orbital skin is large and pinkish with black lines. It has a red forehead. Its black beak is thick and hooked. In flight, its light blue wings can be observed.
Length: 66-71 cm / 26-28 in.
Threat: Vulnerable.
Best Time for observation: All year round.
Habitat: It can be spotted all year round, usually flying in small flocks over areas covered in dense forest and near the “Cueva de las Lechuzas” (The Owl Cave).
This macaw is green with a long tail, the bottom half of which is red, tipped with blue. It has a light blue rump. Its orbital skin is large and pinkish with black lines. It has a red forehead. Its black beak is thick and hooked. In flight, its light blue wings can be observed.
It can be spotted all year round, usually flying in small flocks over areas covered in dense forest and near the “Cueva de las Lechuzas” (The Owl Cave).
