Listen to the Military macaw
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About the Military macaw
The Military macaw is a bird in the family Psittacidae (order Psittaciformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “vulnerable”.
What does the Military macaw sound like?
Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once. Songs tend to be long and patterned and are used to hold territory and attract a mate; calls are short signals for contact, alarm and flight.
The recordings here are labelled as flight call. Listen for differences in rhythm, pitch and repetition – the spectrum display makes it easy to see whether a sound is a pure whistle (a thin line), a harsh call (a broad band) or a trill (rapid repeated marks).
From Wikipedia
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. It is among the longest-lived one can own, requiring advanced knowledge, experience and confidence to keep them healthy, stimulated and thriving.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Military macaw sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Military macaw on this page, including its flight call. Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once.
Is the Military macaw endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Military macaw as “vulnerable”.
What family does the Military macaw belong to?
The Military macaw (Ara militaris) belongs to the family Psittacidae in the order Psittaciformes.
Sources & credits
- Flight call · Napo: Napo Galeras, Ecuador by Niels Krabbe – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q838924 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Military macaw – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by neiljs – CC BY 2.0