Red-fronted Macaw
Ara rubrogenys
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Bolivia
- Family
- African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The red-fronted macaw (Ara rubrogenys) is a parrot endemic to a small semi-desert mountainous area of Bolivia. It is a critically endangered species; it has been successfully bred in captivity, and is available, if not common, as a pet. It is also sometimes known in the literature as Lafresnaye's macaw, named for the French ornithologist Frédéric de Lafresnaye, who was one of the first to describe the species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Andean valleys of central Bolivia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-fronted macaw
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
