Military Macaw
Ara militaris
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassAves (Aus)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusAra
- SpeciesAra militaris (Military Macaw)
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 →
<5% of wildlife watchers report a Military Macaw sighting in Manu National Park, based on 131 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Manu National Park
Chestnut-fronted Macaw
Ara severus
Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Ara ararauna
Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
Red-and-green Macaw
Ara chloropterus
Blue-headed Parrot
Pionus menstruus
White-eyed Parakeet
Aratinga leucophthalma
Dusky-headed Parakeet
Aratinga weddellii
Blue-headed Macaw
Primolius couloni
Cobalt-winged Parakeet
Brotogeris cyanoptera
Mealy Parrot
Amazona farinosa
Yellow-crowned Parrot
Amazona ochrocephala
Red-bellied Macaw
Orthopsittaca manilata
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
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 | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Henri Pittier National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 7 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 8 | Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 9 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Military Macaw in Manu National Park?
About 2% of wildlife watchers report a Military Macaw sighting in Manu National Park, based on 131 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Military Macaw in Manu National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Military Macaw in Manu National Park in our monthly data.