Military Macaw
Photo: Justin Wright · CC BY-SA 2.0

African and New World Parrots

Military Macaw

Ara militaris

VUVulnerable
Family
African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
Order
Psittaciformes

Overview

The military macaw (Ara militaris) is a medium to large-sized macaw, named after its green and red plumage vaguely resembling a military uniform. It is native from west-central Mexico south through northern Argentina and Bolivia. While most wild populations are currently listed by the IUCN as vulnerable - and listed as endangered by Mexico - the species is still seen commonly in zoos and parks worldwide. The military macaw may be bred in captivity with relative ease, and is usually available through the pet trade.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.