The Great Green Macaw, also known as Buffon's Macaw, is a striking bird known for its predominantly bright green plumage. The feathers of this macaw are a vibrant lime green with a bluish cast on the back and wings and a brilliant red forehead. They have striking blue primary flight feathers and a red tail tipped with blue, which makes them a colorful sight in their natural habitat.
Native to the rainforests of Central and South America, from Honduras to Ecuador, the Great Green Macaw prefers humid lowland forests near rivers. These birds are often found in areas rich in almendro trees, which are critical for both nesting and feeding.
The Great Green Macaw is a social creature, typically seen in pairs or small groups. They have a varied diet, consisting mainly of fruits, nuts, seeds, and leaves. They are known for their strong, loud calls that resonate through the forest canopies.
Conservation status of the Great Green Macaw is concerning, as they are listed as endangered. Their populations have been declining primarily due to habitat destruction, illegal pet trade, and hunting. Conservation efforts are crucial to preserve their natural habitats and prevent further decline.
NATUWA Macaw Sanctuary works to protect native wildlife in Costa Rica. In this guest post, Rodolfo Orozco Vega from the project shares some of the important conservation work they perform with two species of bird. The Macaw Sanctuary NATUWA is an organization formed by Costa Ricans for... Read more »
The ARA Project is a conservation group working to conserve two macaw species in Costa Rica: the Scarlet Macaw and the endangered Great Green Macaw. The group has been successfully breeding macaws for almost 30 years. Read more »
