Golden-collared Macaw

The Golden-collared Macaw was described by America n ornithologist John Cassin in 1853. Its specific epithet auricollis meaning gold-collared, from the Latin aurum 'gold', and collum 'neck'. In recent years it has often been placed in the genus Propyrrhura, but this is incorrect as per ICZN rules. Earlier, it has also been placed in the genus Ara, which at present only is used for some of the larger macaws.

The Golden-collared Macaw is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Golden-collared Macaw was described by America n ornithologist John Cassin in 1853. Its specific epithet auricollis meaning gold-collared, from the Latin aurum 'gold', and collum 'neck'. In recent years it has often been placed in the genus Propyrrhura, but this is incorrect as per ICZN rules. Earlier, it has also been placed in the genus Ara, which at present only is used for some of the larger macaws. More

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The Golden-collared Macaw is a small species of macaw native to central South America. Its main population occurs in the Pantanal of Brazil, northern Argentina, northern Paraguay and most of northern and eastern Bolivia. A second disjunct population occurs in far north-eastern Mato Grosso, south-eastern Pará and western Tocantins in Brazil. The Macaw's plumage is green, with a distinct yellow collar that develops as the bird ages, with more vibrant colors found in mature birds. More

* Golden-collared Macaw, Primolius auricollis * Diopsittaca * Red-shouldered Macaw or Hahn's Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis Hypothetical extinct species Several hypothetical extinct species of macaws have been postulated based on very little evidence, and they may have been subspecies, or familiar parrots that were imported onto an Island and later presumed to have a separate identity. More

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Golden-collared Macaw Primolius auricollis = Described by: Cassin (1853) Alternate common name(s): Yellow-collared Macaw Old scientific name(s): Ara auricollis, Propyrrhura auricollis Photographs Calilegua National Park, Argentina - Sep, 2003 More

Golden-collared Macaw Primolius auricollis = Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil - Jun, 2006 More