Military Macaw
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Military Macaw

Ara militaris

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Insufficient data
overall probability at Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
2 Verified records at Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The military macaw (Ara militaris) is a medium to large-sized macaw, named after its green and red plumage vaguely resembling a military uniform. It is native from west-central Mexico south through northern Argentina and Bolivia. While most wild populations are currently listed by the IUCN as vulnerable - and listed as endangered by Mexico - the species is still seen commonly in zoos and parks worldwide. The military macaw may be bred in captivity with relative ease, and is usually available through the pet trade. It is among the longest-lived one can own, requiring advanced knowledge, experience and confidence to keep them healthy, stimulated and thriving. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Cumbres de Monterrey National Park

Green Parakeet

Green Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aratinga holochlora

10–20% · With luck
Red-crowned Parrot
EN

Red-crowned Parrot

🌙 Nocturnal Bird

Amazona viridigenalis

10–20% · With luck
Maroon-fronted Parrot
EN Endemic

Maroon-fronted Parrot

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Rhynchopsitta terrisi

10–20% · With luck
Yellow-headed Amazon

Yellow-headed Amazon

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Amazona oratrix

5–10% · With luck
Monk Parakeet
LC

Monk Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Myiopsitta monachus

<5% · Rare
Red-lored Parrot
LC

Red-lored Parrot

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Amazona autumnalis

<5% · Rare
Budgerigar
LC Endemic

Budgerigar

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Melopsittacus undulatus

<5% · Rare
Yellow-collared Lovebird
LC Endemic

Yellow-collared Lovebird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Agapornis personatus

Insufficient data
Lilac-crowned Parrot
EN Endemic

Lilac-crowned Parrot

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Amazona finschi

<5% · Rare
White-fronted Parrot
LC

White-fronted Parrot

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Amazona albifrons

<5% · Rare
Mitred Parakeet

Mitred Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aratinga mitrata

Insufficient data
Olive-throated Parakeet
NT

Olive-throated Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aratinga nana

Insufficient data

📅 Monthly Probability

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Fewer than 5 records of Military Macaw at Cumbres de Monterrey National Park — not enough to chart months honestly.

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Tayrona National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
10–20%
2 Madidi National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
5–10%
3 Sierra de la Macarena National Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
<5%
4 Amboró National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
<5%
5 Manu National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
<5%
6 Henri Pittier National Park 🇻🇪 Venezuela
<5%
7 Cordillera Azul National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
<5%
8 Cumbres de Monterrey National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
9 Utría National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
Insufficient data
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