Blue-winged Macaw (Primolius maracana)

The Blue-winged Macaw (Primolius maracana), in aviculture more commonly known as Illiger’s Macaw, is a species of macaw found in central and eastern South America. It was previously placed in the genus Ara or Propyrrhura.

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They have a huge range over most of Brazil and the northern parts of Paraguay & Argentina.  Chapada dos Guimaraes is a reliable, easy-to-reach place to see them.  You can even see them in the car park!

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LEARN MORE ABOUT BLUE-WINGED MACAWS

Wikipedia

World Parrot Trust

Birdlife

VIDEOS

Close-ups in a nest

 

Adults only!