chestnut-fronted macaw
(Ara severus)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Ara severus is native to South America. Chestnut-fronted macaw were introduced to the United States likely as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
A. severus are mainly green in plumage with red patches on the shoulders and blue patches on the wings. The eyes are yellow. Chestnut-fronted macaw are 15.6-19 in. (40-49 cm) in length and weigh 10.7-13.5 oz (307-387 g). A. severus have a long lifespans of 30 years or more. During breeding season, females lay 2-3 eggs in tree cavities. Incubation lasts 24-26 days. Young hatchlings fledge at about 3 months of age but will remain with parents.
Distribution
A. severus are found in south Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. severus on native species needs more research. Never release an unwanted pet into the wild.
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/severemacaw.html
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/chestnut-fronted-macaw
Ara severus is native to South America. Chestnut-fronted macaw were introduced to the United States likely as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
A. severus are mainly green in plumage with red patches on the shoulders and blue patches on the wings. The eyes are yellow. Chestnut-fronted macaw are 15.6-19 in. (40-49 cm) in length and weigh 10.7-13.5 oz (307-387 g). A. severus have a long lifespans of 30 years or more. During breeding season, females lay 2-3 eggs in tree cavities. Incubation lasts 24-26 days. Young hatchlings fledge at about 3 months of age but will remain with parents.
Distribution
A. severus are found in south Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. severus on native species needs more research. Never release an unwanted pet into the wild.
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/severemacaw.html
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/chestnut-fronted-macaw
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Psittaciformes |
| Family: Psittacidae |
| Genus: Ara |
| Ara severus |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.