Red-bellied Macaw Orthopsittaca manilata

Red-bellied Macaw
Red-bellied Macaw
The Red-bellied Macaw lives in flocks over much of north and north-western South America where Moriche Palms grow. It is the only bird in its genus.
Red-bellied Macaw
Red-bellied Macaw
Red-bellied Macaw
The largest of the small macaws group, it has bare yellow facial skin and light blue with green plumage.
Red-bellied Macaw
Red-bellied Macaw
Red-bellied Macaw
The Red-bellied Macaw is wholly dependent on the moriche palms for food (palm nuts), for nesting material and nest holes. The high beta-carotene in the palm nuts contributes to the yellow skin. Their population has declined where the palms have been cleared.
Red-bellied Macaw The red belly
Red-bellied Macaw
Red-bellied and Blue-winged Macaws Blue-winged Macaw: "I'm more red-bellied than you."
In captivity it has learnt to enjoy peanuts but it needs a specialised diet and most do not do well in captivity.