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The red-shouldered macaw (Diopsittaca nobilis) is a small green South American parrot, a member of a large group of Neotropical parrots called macaws. The species is named for the red coverts on its wings. It is the smallest macaw, being 30–35 cm (12–14 in) in length – similar in size to the Aratinga parakeets.
Red-shouldered Macaw (Diopsittaca nobilis), version 1.1. In Birds of the World (N. D. Sly, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.resmac2.01.1
14 mar 2024 · Among aviculturalists, the Red-shouldered Macaw is a prized bird for its striking plumage but can be difficult to breed consistently in captivity. However, illegal trafficking for the pet trade continues to threaten wild populations.
1 lut 2020 · Hahn's macaws (red-shouldered macaws) are the smallest members of the macaw family that are charming pets, easy to train, but not low-maintenance.
The Hahn’s Macaw (Diopsittaca nobilis) is also known as the Red Shouldered Macaw. It is the smallest Macaw, being 30 to 35 cm in length. Its personality is similar to the large Macaws. It is an excellent talker that can be taught many tricks and thus is much sought after as pets.
Common Names: Red-shouldered Macaw, Mini Macaw, Han’s Macaw. Scientific Name: Diopsittaca nobilis. Origin: Venezuela, Guianas, Colivia, Brazil, Peru. Relative Size: 14 & 15 inches. Weight: 190-200 grams. Average Lifespan: 30-40 years. Egg Clutch: 2-5 white eggs. Incubation: 24-25 days. Talking Ability: Moderate.
Small macaw, easily confused with a large parakeet. Largely green apart from a contrasting bare white face, blue crown, and red shoulders. The bill varies in color between regions; all dark in the northern subspecies, with a paler upper mandible and dark lower mandible in other subspecies.
