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Blue and gold macaws typically experience predation when they're busy flying. Fellow birds are a major culprit behind this. Some notable birds that go after flying blue and gold macaws are orange-breasted falcons (Falco deiroleucus), hawk eagles (Nisaetus cirrhatus) and harp eagles (Harpia harpyja).
The major threat to Blue-and-gold macaws is habitat loss due to Amazonian deforestation. They are suspected to lose a third of suitable habitat within their distribution over three generations (38 years).
The blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, is a large Neotropical parrot with a mostly blue dorsum, light yellow/orange venter, and gradient hues of green on top of its head.
Natural predators for macaws include Orange-breasted Falcons, Harpy Eagles, and hawk-eagles. To these birds of prey, macaws are a delicacy easily hunted during flight. Snakes, including boa constrictors and anacondas, also hunt the macaws while resting or feeding in trees and on the ground.
Predators and Threats. The main predator of the blue and gold macaw is birds of prey such as the harpy eagle. Humans affect their population through hunting and habitat loss. They are hunted both for food and feathers. To feed the pet trade they are often victims of the illegal wildlife trade.
11 gru 2021 · Blue and gold macaws get their common name from their two most prominent feather colors. They typically have a green forehead, fading into a teal blue that covers the nape, back, tail, and wings. The chest and underside of the wings and belly are a bright golden yellow.
Like all macaws and most parrots, seeds and fruit are the major part of the diet of the genus Ara. The particular species and range of diet varies from species to species. Unlike many birds, macaws are seed predators not seed dispersers, and use their immensely
