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Outside the breeding season, these macaws unite to form larger flocks and also socialize with other macaws. All wild macaw populations are in dramatic decline due to habitat destruction and capture for the parrot trade.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: parrots; family: Psittacidae |
|---|---|
| Diet | Fruits of various palms, mangos, figs, also insects during the fledging period |
| Habitat | Prefers dry forests and savannahs up to elevations of 1,000 m. |
| Reproduction | 2–4 eggs, incubation 25 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
