About the Yellow-collared Macaw
The golden-collared macaw or yellow-collared macaw is a small, mostly green Central South American parrot, a member of a large group of Neotropical parrots known as macaws. It has a bright yellow patch on the back of its neck/upper shoulders that gives the species its name. In aviculture, it is one of a number of smaller macaws often called "mini-macaws".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Primolius auricollis |
| Species Codes | yecmac, GCMA, YCMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-collared Macaw belong to?
The Yellow-collared Macaw (Primolius auricollis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-collared Macaw?
The golden-collared macaw or yellow-collared macaw is a small, mostly green Central South American parrot, a member of a large group of Neotropical parrots known as macaws. It has a bright yellow patch on the back of its neck/upper shoulders that gives the species its name. In aviculture, it is one ...
Where can I report a Yellow-collared Macaw sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-collared Macaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yecmac, or on iNaturalist.
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