VUVulnerable
Military Macaw
Ara militaris
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorWetlands (inland)· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationPolicies and regulationsLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in PSITTACIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Military Macaw classified as Vulnerable?
Military Macaw is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Military Macaw live?
Military Macaw occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Military Macaw?
The main threats to Military Macaw are 11.4, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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