At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Birds
- Population trend
- Stable
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The blue-throated macaw is a rare blue-and-yellow macaw found only in a small part of Bolivia. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
It nests in palm cavities and depends on specific palm habitats.
Range & habitat
A small area of seasonally flooded savanna in northern Bolivia.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Past trapping for the pet trade
- Loss of nesting palms
- A very small range
Why it matters
A Bolivian endemic reduced to a tiny wild population, the blue-throated macaw is a flagship for protecting the palm savannas of the Bolivian lowlands.
Sources
Sources for Blue-throated Macaw
- IUCN Red List — look up Blue-throated Macaw (authoritative status)
- BirdLife International
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the blue-throated macaw told apart from the blue-and-yellow macaw?
It is similar but has a blue (rather than green-and-black) throat and face markings, and a much smaller, restricted range in Bolivia.
Why is the blue-throated macaw Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite past heavy trapping for the pet trade, loss of nesting palms, and its very small range. See the IUCN Red List.
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