About the Blue-headed Macaw
The blue-headed macaw or Coulon's macaw is a macaw native to eastern Peru, northwestern Bolivia, and far western Brazil. It has a total length of about 41 cm (16 in), making it a member of the group of smaller macaws sometimes known as the mini-macaws, which includes any species of macaw with a total length of 50 cm (20 in) or less. As in all macaws, its tail is long and pointed and the bill is large and heavy.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Primolius couloni |
| Species Codes | buhmac1, BHMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-headed Macaw belong to?
The Blue-headed Macaw (Primolius couloni) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Blue-headed Macaw?
The blue-headed macaw or Coulon's macaw is a macaw native to eastern Peru, northwestern Bolivia, and far western Brazil. It has a total length of about 41 cm (16 in), making it a member of the group of smaller macaws sometimes known as the mini-macaws, which includes any species of macaw with a tota...
Where can I report a Blue-headed Macaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-headed Macaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buhmac1, or on iNaturalist.
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