Severe Macaw

Monkey came to The Zoo in 2014 with his friend, Apollo, a Moluccan cockatoo. They are different species, but have formed a close bond.

Ara severus

45-50 years

Severe macaws are native to the tropical forests of South America from Panama to Bolivia.

Seeds, nuts, fruits, and leafy greens.

Severe macaws make their nests in the holes of trees, and usually lay a clutch of 2-3 white eggs.

Conservation Status

Threats in the Wild

The severe macaw, also known as the chestnut-fronted macaw, is likely threatened by habitat loss and degradation. Their population is decreasing in the wild.

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