Cuban macaw
Ara tricolor
The Cuban macaw or Cuban red macaw (Ara tricolor) is an extinct species of macaw native to the main island of Cuba and the nearby Isla de la Juventud.
About the Cuban macaw
The Cuban macaw or Cuban red macaw (Ara tricolor) 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. gossei). A 2018 DNA study found the Cuban macaw to be the sister species of two red and two green species of extant macaws. At about 45–50 cm (18–20 in) long, the Cuban macaw was one of the smallest macaws. It had a red, orange, yellow, and white head, and a red, orange, green, brown, and blue body. Little is known of its behavio
Fun Facts About Cuban macaw
- The Cuban macaw or Cuban red macaw (Ara tricolor) is an extinct species of macaw native to the main island of Cuba and the nearby Isla de la Juventud.
- It had become rare by the mid-19th century due to pressure from hunting, trade, and habitat destruction.
- At about 45–50 cm (18–20 in) long, the Cuban macaw was one of the smallest macaws.
- Many individuals were brought to Europe as cagebirds, and 19 museum skins exist today.
- Little is known of its behavior, but it is reported to have nested in hollow trees, lived in pairs or families, and fed on seeds and fruits.
Conservation Status
The Cuban macaw is classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | parrot |
| Family | Psittacidae |
| Genus | Ara |
| Species | Ara tricolor |
Range & Habitat
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