About the Chestnut-fronted Macaw
The Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus) is a species of bird in the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 183 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chfmac1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Ara severus |
| Species Codes | chfmac1, CFMA |
| Conservation | Appendix II |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-fronted Macaw belong to?
The Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-fronted Macaw?
The Chestnut-fronted Macaw is a member of the New World and African Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-fronted Macaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-fronted Macaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chfmac1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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