About the Glaucous Macaw
The glaucous macaw is a critically endangered or possibly extinct species of large, blue and grey South American parrot, a member of a large group of neotropical parrots known as macaws. This macaw is closely related to Lear's macaw and the hyacinth macaw. In Guarani, it is called gua'a hovy after its vocalizations.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Anodorhynchus glaucus |
| Species Codes | glamac1, GLMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Glaucous Macaw belong to?
The Glaucous Macaw (Anodorhynchus glaucus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Glaucous Macaw?
The glaucous macaw is a critically endangered or possibly extinct species of large, blue and grey South American parrot, a member of a large group of neotropical parrots known as macaws. This macaw is closely related to Lear's macaw and the hyacinth macaw. In Guarani, it is called gua'a hovy after i...
Where can I report a Glaucous Macaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Glaucous Macaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code glamac1, or on iNaturalist.
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