Blue-and-yellow Macaw

Ara ararauna · Species of bird
Order
Psittaciformes
Codes
baymac, BAYM

About the Blue-and-yellow Macaw

The blue-and-yellow macaw, also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, is a large Neotropical parrot with a mostly blue dorsum, light yellow/orange venter, and gradient hues of green on top of its head. It is a member of the large group of neotropical parrots known as macaws. It inhabits forest, woodland, and savannah of tropical Central and South America, as well as the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean. They are popular in aviculture because of their striking color, ability to talk, ready availability in the marketplace, and close bonding to humans. It is the most commonly kept macaw species in captivity worldwide as a pet or companion parrot and is also the cheapest among the large macaws. As of 2025, there are 1 million blue and gold macaws living in captivity worldwide, one of the highest populations of any large parrot in captivity.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyNew World and African Parrots (Psittacidae)
SpeciesAra ararauna
Species Codesbaymac, BAYM

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Blue-and-yellow Macaw belong to?

The Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

How can I identify the Blue-and-yellow Macaw?

The blue-and-yellow macaw, also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, is a large Neotropical parrot with a mostly blue dorsum, light yellow/orange venter, and gradient hues of green on top of its head. It is a member of the large group of neotropical parrots known as macaws. It inhabits forest, woodland...

Where can I report a Blue-and-yellow Macaw sighting?

You can log sightings of Blue-and-yellow Macaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code baymac, or on iNaturalist.