About the Indigo Macaw
Lear's macaw, also known as the indigo macaw, is a large all-blue Brazilian parrot, a member of a large group of neotropical parrots known as macaws. It was first described by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1856. Lear's macaw is 70–75 cm long and weighs around 950 g. It is coloured almost completely blue, with a yellow patch of skin at the base of the heavy, black bill.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Anodorhynchus leari |
| Species Codes | indmac1, LEMA, INMA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indigo Macaw belong to?
The Indigo Macaw (Anodorhynchus leari) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Indigo Macaw?
The Indigo Macaw is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Indigo Macaw?
Lear's macaw, also known as the indigo macaw, is a large all-blue Brazilian parrot, a member of a large group of neotropical parrots known as macaws. It was first described by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1856. Lear's macaw is 70–75 cm long and weighs around 950 g. It is coloured almost completely bl...
Where can I report a Indigo Macaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Indigo Macaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indmac1, or on iNaturalist.
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