About the Cuban Macaw
The Cuban macaw or Cuban red macaw is an extinct species of macaw native to the main island of Cuba and the nearby Isla de la Juventud. It became extinct in the late 19th century. Its relationship with other macaws in its genus was long uncertain, but it was thought to have been closely related to the scarlet macaw, which has some similarities in appearance. It may also have been closely related, or identical, to the hypothetical Gosse's macaw. A 2018 DNA study found the Cuban macaw to be the sister species of two red and two green species of extant macaws.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Ara tricolor |
| Species Codes | cubmac1, CUBM, CUMA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cuban Macaw belong to?
The Cuban Macaw (Ara tricolor) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Cuban Macaw?
The Cuban macaw or Cuban red macaw is an extinct species of macaw native to the main island of Cuba and the nearby Isla de la Juventud. It became extinct in the late 19th century. Its relationship with other macaws in its genus was long uncertain, but it was thought to have been closely related to t...
Where can I report a Cuban Macaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Cuban Macaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cubmac1, or on iNaturalist.
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