Harlequin Macaw (Ara ararauna x Ara chloroptera)
Animal facts
Size
This macaw reaches lengths of 86cm.
Habitat and Distribution
This bird does not have a natural distribution because it is a hybrid between the blue and gold macaw and the green winged macaw.
Age
This bird can live for over 50 years.
Diet
This birds diet is made up of a mixture of different fruits, seeds and nuts.
Groups and Breeding
People rarely breed hybrids with one another however when they do, or when these birds are produced by crossing the two original species, 2 to 3 eggs are generally produced, which hatch out after around 28 days.
Threats
This bird has no threats in the wild where it has no natural population.
Interesting fact's
These birds have been seen in the wild, however outside of the natural distributions of both of its nominant species, meaning that such wild birds are likely to have been pets at some point.