What are the different types of endangered MacAs?

Since 2011, there are eight types of endangered MacAs, out of a total of 17. There are two main reasons for threat to MacAs. Because they are as popular as pets, illegal capture brings a lot of money and is quite common. Another reason is the deforestation of their lumber habitat and agricultural space.

MacAs are parrots originally from the rainforests of Central and South America. They are usually clearly colored with very long tail feathers. There are a large range of sizes, with the smallest MacAs weighing 4.5 ounces (129 grams) and the largest weighing almost 4 pounds (about 2 kg). MacAs eats insects, snails, fruit, nuts and seeds. They can live in the wild.

representing the largest of the endangered MacAs is a Macaw hyacinth. They can grow up to 37.5 to 39.5 inches (about 95 to 100 centimeters) in length. Very popular as pets, illegal capture represents a large part of their disappearance. The smallest of the endangered MacAs is a blue -headed Macaw. This small bird is only about 16 inches (41 centimeters) long.MacAs with blue heads are also largely endangered by capturing because they adapt well to some deforestation.

Little Blue Macaw or Spix's, Macaw is very rare. This Macaw is only about 21 inches long (55 centimeters). Very popular as pets, this little bird was illegally imprisoned to almost extinction. Since 2011 he has been potentially extinct in the wild. Another very rare small Macaw is a red front macaw. These little birds are very sought as pets.

Another of the endangered MacAs, a blue-hero Macaw is a beautifully colored blue and golden bird. It is a medium -sized bird, 33 inches (85 centimeters). It also threatens the capture and cleaning of the soil for cattle. Among the endangered MacAs is also a large green Macaw. Thje bird is approaching the size of the blue-hem Macaw, between about 33 to 37 inches (about 85 to 95 centimeters). Usually found in the northSouth America and threatened mainly by losing the habitat.

Military MacAs are bright green birds with brightly colored red and blue tail feathers. They are slightly sized on 27 inches (70 centimeters) and are widely trapped for illegal trade in pets. Similarly, Indigo Macaw or Lear's Macaw is a naturally rare species; Collectors can pay a large amount of money for them, so the trade with these birds is very lucrative and their number is decreasing. Since 2011, capture and loss of habitats, all types of Macaw still threaten, as more types of almost extinction. There are many efforts to protect nature worldwide that help to survive these birds.