Blue & Yellow MacawAra ararauna

Habitat
Forested areas along rivers and swamps in central & south america.
Description
The brightly coloured feathers are blue and yellow. Their bills are heavy and strong and are used to crack open nuts, which form a major part of their diet, as do seeds and fruit. They are gregarious birds that nest in holes in trees.
Threats To
Loss of habitat and poaching for use as pets.
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