Red Bellied Macaw (Orthopsittaca manilata)

The red bellied macaw is 46cm in length. Both adults medium sized green macaws with roughened skin on bare yellow face; blue wash on forecrown; grey scalloping pattern on green chest; brown/red mid abdomen to vent; dull yellow on underwings and undertail. Bill grey/black. Eye brown.

Diet

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Longevity in captivity

The longevity in captivity has dramatically reduced over the past 20 years. Click here to read more.

Aviculture/Special Adaptations

Red-bellied Macaws make reedy, high-pitched screams. Are very scatty birds best of with other birds rather than pets.

IUCN Rating - Least Concern

CITES Rating - Appendix II

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