Red-shouldered Macaw
Red-shouldered Macaw
100
1 year ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
The Red-shouldered Macaw is the smallest of all macaw species, a predominantly green parrot with a bare white facial patch and a small red patch on the bend of its wing.
Where to spot
Savannas, palm groves, open woodlands, and forest edges across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guyanas.
How to spot
Look for small flocks flying rapidly, often lower than larger macaws. Listen for their high-pitched, sometimes chattering calls. The red shoulder patch can be difficult to see unless perched.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the day, especially noticeable at dawn and dusk when moving in flocks.
Where to spot
Savannas, palm groves, open woodlands, and forest edges across the Amazon basin and parts of the Guyanas.
How to spot
Look for small flocks flying rapidly, often lower than larger macaws. Listen for their high-pitched, sometimes chattering calls. The red shoulder patch can be difficult to see unless perched.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the day, especially noticeable at dawn and dusk when moving in flocks.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite being the smallest macaw, it shares many vocalizations and behavioral traits with its larger relatives, including its ability to mimic sounds.
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