About the Chestnut-fronted Macaw
The chestnut-fronted macaw or severe macaw is one of the largest of the mini-macaws. It reaches a size of around 45 cm (18 in) of which around half is the length of the tail.
Source: Wikipedia
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 or severe macaw is one of the largest of the mini-macaws. It reaches a size of around 45 cm (18 in) of which around half is the length of the tail....
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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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
183
Species in Family
3,040
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