About the Red-fronted Macaw
The red-fronted macaw is a parrot endemic to a small semi-desert mountainous area of Bolivia. It is a critically endangered species; it has been successfully bred in captivity, and is available, if not common, as a pet. It is also sometimes known in the literature as Lafresnaye's macaw, named for the French ornithologist Frédéric de Lafresnaye, who was one of the first to describe the species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Ara rubrogenys |
| Species Codes | refmac1, RFMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-fronted Macaw belong to?
The Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red-fronted Macaw?
The red-fronted macaw is a parrot endemic to a small semi-desert mountainous area of Bolivia. It is a critically endangered species; it has been successfully bred in captivity, and is available, if not common, as a pet. It is also sometimes known in the literature as Lafresnaye's macaw, named for th...
Where can I report a Red-fronted Macaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-fronted Macaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refmac1, or on iNaturalist.
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