Cuban Red Macaw
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| - | '''Common Name:''' Cuban Red Macaw | + | '''Common Name:''' Cuban Red Macaw<br> |
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'''Scientific Name:''' Ara tricolor | '''Scientific Name:''' Ara tricolor | ||
'''Size:''' 45 inches (45-50 cm) | '''Size:''' 45 inches (45-50 cm) | ||
| - | '''Habitat:''' Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud. | + | '''Habitat:''' North America;Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud. |
| - | '''Status:''' Extinct. The Cuban Red Macaw was fairly common around 1800. During the early 19th century, the human population in its home range increased dramatically, leading to widespread deforestation. The bird was also hunted for food, and nests were plundered or disturbed to acquire young birds to keep as pets. Until 1849, the species seems to have been able to hold its own at least in remote areas, but subsequently, the population crashed never to recover. Unconfirmed records suggest that birds persisted there until 1885. | + | '''Status:''' Extinct. '''Global Population:''' 0. The Cuban Red Macaw was fairly common around 1800. During the early 19th century, the human population in its home range increased dramatically, leading to widespread deforestation. The bird was also hunted for food, and nests were plundered or disturbed to acquire young birds to keep as pets. Until 1849, the species seems to have been able to hold its own at least in remote areas, but subsequently, the population crashed never to recover. Unconfirmed records suggest that birds persisted there until 1885. |
'''Diet:''' Fruits and seed | '''Diet:''' Fruits and seed | ||
