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Military Macaw
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Military Macaw
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Aves
Order:
Psittaciformes
Family:
Psittacidae
Genus:
Ara
Species:
A.
militaris
Binomial name
Ara militaris
(Linnaeus,
1766)
The Military Macaw (Ara
militaris) is a large parrot. It occupies a massive but fragmented range
from Mexico to Argentina.
BirdLife International
classifies this species as "Vulnerable". The main threats are habitat
loss and domestic trade. The current population is estimated at 10,000 to
20,000, and is decreasing.
References
- BirdLife International (2004). Ara
militaris. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and
justification for why this species is vulnerable
Wikipedia
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Military Macaw
Scientific classification
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Kingdom: |
Animalia |
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Phylum: |
Chordata |
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Class: |
Aves |
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Order: |
Psittaciformes |
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Family: |
Psittacidae |
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Genus: |
Ara |
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Species: |
A.
militaris |
Binomial name
Ara militaris
(Linnaeus,
1766)