Golden-collared Macaw
A species of Bald-faced Macaws Scientific name : Primolius auricollis Genus : Bald-faced Macaws
Golden-collared Macaw, A species of Bald-faced Macaws
Botanical name: Primolius auricollis
Genus: Bald-faced Macaws
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Description General Info
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Description
It has a total length of about 38 cm (15 in), of which almost half is tail feathers. The general plumage is green, with a distinct yellow collar that is broadest on the back of the neck. The yellow collar develops as the bird ages, with more vibrant colors found in mature birds. The front and crown is brownish black. The remiges and primary coverts are blue and the long, pointed tail has a red base, a narrow green center and a blue tip. The underside of the tail and flight feathers are greenish-yellow, similar to that of several other small macaws such as the blue-winged and red-bellied macaw. The legs are a dull pinkish color, and the iris is reddish to dull yellow. It has extensive bare white facial skin and the heavy bill is black, often tipped pale grey. 
Size
45 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Golden-collared Macaw mainly eats fruits, flower buds, and seeds, foraging for them primarily in the treetops. It has a preference for certain types of fruits and has adapted to extract seeds with its beak, displaying dexterous feeding behaviors.
Habitat
The golden-collared Macaw primarily inhabits open cerrado landscapes, gallery woodlands within the Pantanal region, and deciduous Chaco woodlands. Additionally, this species adapts to humid upper tropical forests, often found in the southern part of its range. The golden-collared Macaw is also versatile, adapting to areas altered by agriculture and ranchland activities.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Typically seen in pairs or, during non-breeding season, small flocks.
Distribution Area
The main population occurs in the Pantanal of Brazil (south-western Mato Grosso, western Mato Grosso do Sul and southern Rondônia), northern Argentina (eastern Jujuy and northern Salta), far northern Paraguay (Alto Paraguay and Concepción) and most of northern and eastern Bolivia (Beni, Santa Cruz, Chuquisaca and Tarija). A second disjunct population occurs in far north-eastern Mato Grosso, south-eastern Pará and western Tocantins in Brazil. It occurs in forest (but avoids the Amazon Rainforest), woodland, savanna and grassland with scattered trees. It mainly occurs in lowlands, but locally up to an altitude of 1,700 m (5,600 ft).
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Bald-faced Macaws Species
Golden-collared Macaw 
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