The blue-throated macaw, also known as the Caninde macaw or Wagler's macaw, is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia, known as Los Llanos de Moxos. In 2014 this species was designated by law as a natural patrimony of Bolivia.
Size - Weight: The Blue-throated Macaw is a full sized macaw, though they are a bit smaller than Blue and Gold Macaw. These birds are about 33 inches (85 cm) in length.
About Blue Throated Macaw. Size. 33 inches.The Blue Throated Macaw needs plenty of room, so provide them with a large cage (or enclosure) and a chance to fly about the house. Blue Throated Macaws are playful by nature and will love the toys you give them.
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Its namesake blue beard distinguishes the blue-throated macaw from its lookalike, the blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna). The vibrant blue-throated macaw was thought to be extinct for years until 1992, when a wild population of the species was found in South America.
Blue-throated macaws are often called barba azul in Spanish, meaning blue beard, because of the bright blue coloration covering their throats. They play an important role in the ecosystem as seed dispersers.
