They are usually between 26- 39 inches (66 - 99 cm) long (including the long tail), and have a wingspan of 41 - 49 inches (104 - 125 cm). They weigh between 32 - 60 oz (900 - 1700 grams).
The chest is bright red. The "shoulders" or upper wings are red, as is the upper back and head; the middle wing feathers are green, turning blue toward the tips. On the tail, iridescent teal feathers are surrounded by red. There are characteristic bright red lines around the eyes formed by rows of tiny feathers on the otherwise bare white skin patch.
The upper bill is horn-colored with black on the sides and the lower bill is dark grey or black.
The eyes are yellow and the legs are grey.
The Military Macaws (Ara militaris) received their name when they were first imported into Europe by military personnel; also some suggest that this species was named for the overall "army or olive green" color of its plumage.
At first glance, these parrots may not be as striking as some of their cousins, but these parrots are beautiful nonetheless. They are fun-loving and sociable, and many of those kept as pets have distinguished themselves as excellent talkers.
They are probably the smallest of the large macaws at a length of 27 - 33 inches (70 - 84 cm) from beak to tail. Their wing length: 14 inches; wingspan: 39 - 43 inches; and weight: 862 - 1074g.
The plumage is mostly green, except for the red tuft of feathers on the forehead (behind the cere of the beak) , white cheek patches with tiny black feathers, bluish-red primary wing feathers, and tail feathers that are brown red above and yellow underneath.
The plumage of young birds is duller compared to the adults.
They are among the largest birds. They measure 31.5 - 38.4 inches (80 - 96.5 cm) in length, half of it is comprised of the long, pointed tail. They weigh between 32 - 53 oz (900 - 1490 g).
These parrots were named for the brilliant colors of their plumage, most of it is a vibrant red except for the blue black, rump and flight feathers, and the conspicuous yellow patches on the wings (on the upperwing coverts). The outer tail feathers are blue and the central tail feathers red. The undersides of the wings and tails are dark red with a glossy gold iridescence.
The facial skin is whitish without any feather lines (distinguishing it from the Green-Winged Macaws).
The upper bill of its powerful beak is light tan in color with black at the tips and base, and the lower bill is black. The legs and feet are also black.
Red-fronted Macaws measure 21.5 - 25 inches (~ 55 - 63.5 cm) in length - including the tail; and have a wingspan of about 32 inches (81 cm).
They weigh between 15 - 19.4 oz (425 - 550 g).
The plumage is mostly green, except for the orange-red forehead and crown (hence this species' common name), a red patch over the ears, red "shoulders", medium-blue to teal-colored primaries (longest wing feathers) and reddish thighs. The olive-green tipped tail ranges from green to teal-blue, except for the underside of the tail, which is yellow.
There is a little bare patch of pale skin around the eyes. The large beak is greyish-black, the feet are grey, and the eyes orangey.
Males and females look alike.
They are the largest flying (40 inches) in length and weighing in at 1,200 to 1,450 g (42 - 51 oz). The wingspan is about 130-150 cm (51 - 60 inches).
The flightless
The largest FLIGHTLESS bird is the
The largest FLYING bird is the Hyacinth MacawThe Hyacinth is the largest of all It has a solid blue body of feathers, similar to the color of indigo. The wings are slightly darker blue. The tail and wing undersides are blackish. It has a strong black beak capable of a beak pressure that can easily disassemble the bars of a welded wrought iron cage in a short time. There are bright yellow markings along the sides of the lower part of the beak and circling its solid dark eyes.
Unlike other species of macaw, it does not have a white patch of featherless skin around the eye. The irises are dark-brown and the feet dark grey.
The female and male are nearly indistinguishable, although the female is typically a bit more slender.
Juveniles have a shorter tail and the upper bill (mandible) is paler.
They are large members of the Macaw family, with a length of 76 - 91.5 cm (30 - 36 inches), and a wingspan ranging between 41 - 45 inches (104 - 114 cm). They weigh between 28 - 64 oz (0.8 - 1.8 kg)
Their plumage is vividly colored - with a mostly turquoise blue back and bright yellow underparts, although across their range some plumage variations have been noted, as some birds are described as being more orangey below - particularly on the chest. This may be a result of environmental factors, including diet.
The blue wings have green tips. The crown and forehead are green. The chin or throat is dark blue to black.
The bare face is white, turning pink in excited birds and wrinkled as they age. This bare area is lined with small dark green ranging to black feathers.
The large bill is dark grey-black, hooked and strong enough to crush even larger nuts. The beak also comes in handy when climbing around the trees. The dark grey feet are zygodactylous (with 2 toes pointing forward and 2 toes pointing backward) - an adaptation that helps them grasp securely the branches as they perch or move around in trees.
The eyes are pale yellow in adults and dark in juveniles.
This large macaw measures 75–85 cm (30–34 in) in length (including its long tail). It has a wingspan of 36 - 40 inches (approx. 91 - 102 cm) and weighs around 2.2 - 3.3 (1000 - 1500 g).
The forehead, crown, neck, wings and tail are light greenish-blue. The naked face is striped with dark greenish-blue feather lines.
This parrot has a striking plumage that is turquoise blue on the head and back, and the chest, abdomen, thighs and the underparts of the wings are bright yellow. They have long tails that are orange below and blue on top.
This species has distinctive blue cheeks and throat patches. Males may possibly have a darker patch of blue on the throat.
The large bill is dark grey-black, hooked and strong enough to crush even larger nuts. The beak also comes in handy when climbing around the trees. The dark grey feet are zygodactylous (with 2 toes pointing forward and 2 toes pointing backward) - an adaptation that helps them grasp securely the branches as they perch or move around in trees.
The eyes are pale yellow with an indistinct greyer ring near the pupil.
The dark grey feet are zygodactylous (with 2 toes pointing forward and 2 toes pointing backward) - an adaptation that helps them grasp securely the branches as they perch or move around in trees.
Immature birds look similar to the adults but have a darker throat band, shorter tail and dark brown or grey irises.