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Green-winged Macaw

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Also known as Red-and-green Macaw, is often mistaken for the Scarlet Macaw because of its predominantly red feathering. The breast of the Red-and-green Macaw is bright red, but the lower feathers of the wing are green. In addition, the Red-and-green Macaw has characteristic red lines around the eyes formed by rows of tiny feathers on the otherwise bare skin. This is the commonest of the large macaws and the largest of the Ara genus, widespread in the forests of Northern South America. However, in common with other macaws, in recent years there has been a marked decline in its numbers due to habitat loss and illegal capture for the pet trade. The wingspan of the greenwing macaw can be up to 49 inches (125 cm), with a total body length of 39 inches (100 cm). A healthy adult will weigh between 1,250 and 1,700 grams. These birds average lifespan in captivity is about 50-60 years, although there have been confirmed one living more than 80 years and several claiming to be over 100.

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  • Superb...Thanksa lot.

    said photo of rasim1 rasim1 2 months 22 days ago

  • Great shot!

    said photo of haneveercoremansshots haneveercoremanssh... 2 months ago

  • Congratulations my friend on being featured potd -Jay

    said photo of Jayramji Jayramji 1 months 16 days ago

  • Congratulations on your POTD in the Outdoors channel! Thank you for your informative and important narrative under this photo. BTW: Notice that I didn't use the word "capture" since, for me, it always has a bad connotation.

    said photo of opera166 opera166 1 months 16 days ago

  • Marina, congratulations on being featured in Outdoors channel!

    said photo of ykarelic4 ykarelic4 1 months 16 days ago

  • Congratulations on your featured photo! Greetings from Matso too!

    said photo of tonymm6491 tonymm6491 1 months 16 days ago

  • Congratulations on being featured! What an absolutely gorgeous shot of a wonderful bird! Great capture!

    said photo of rosies111 rosies111 1 months 16 days ago

  • Color.Felicitaciones en este dia especial. Desde Temuco-Chile.

    said photo of floresta106100100 floresta106100100 1 months 16 days ago

  • Congratulations on your featured POTD in Outdoors!

    said photo of bearfolk bearfolk 1 months 16 days ago

  • Congratulations on being featured today! Great shot.

    said photo of DeniseMichard DeniseMichard 1 months 16 days ago

  • Beautiful Featured Photo of the Day on Webshots Outdoors section. The green background sets off the strong red feathering. He seems to be looking at us. Great job. Marie from KC

    said photo of McTuffis McTuffis 1 months 16 days ago

  • Really great shot! Congratulations on being featured!! ~ Carolin

    said photo of CarolovesMCR CarolovesMCR 1 months 16 days ago

  • Congratulations on being featured in Outdoors! Thanks for sharing.

    said photo of lovejoy lovejoy 1 months 16 days ago

  • CONGRATULATIONS on your featured POTD in outdoors.It's Well deserved and a Fantastic Shot,have a good Day in the spot light thanks for sharing.Essex England

    said photo of Brightlingsea Brightlingsea 1 months 16 days ago

  • A beautiful portrait of this colourful Macaw,many congratulations on the well deserved feature POTD.,Outdoors,Regards,Ro d.

    said photo of chrisrod100 chrisrod100 1 months 16 days ago

  • CONGRATULATIONS on being a featured POTD, great shot, enjoy your day, take care Ann (Chester England)

    said photo of annedm1 annedm1 1 months 16 days ago

  • Congratulations on your featured POTD in outdoors. Beautiful! John

    said photo of woodeye518 woodeye518 1 months 16 days ago

  • beatiful shot

    said photo of alienavdakker alienavdakker 1 months 16 days ago

  • Congratulations on your POTD in outdoors, lovely capture! Best regards, Henri and Josee

    said photo of haneveercoremansshots haneveercoremanssh... 1 months 15 days ago

  • Truly Great !

    said photo of silvertr7 silvertr7 1 months 15 days ago

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