Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Blue-Throated Macaw
Ara glaucogularis
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The Blue-throated Macaw was once thought to be extinct. A population of about 50 birds was rediscovered living in palm tree groves on the savannas of Bolivia. Conservation programs have worked to help rebuilt the population.
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Species@Risk: (IUCN-Vulnerable)
Fact File:
Length: 3 to 3.3 ft
Weight: 1.6 lbs
Lifespan: Over 30 yrs
Habitat: Forest and savanna
Diet: Seeds, fruits, and nuts
Range: Northern Bolivia
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The Bluethroated Macaw requires palm tree cavities in which to nest. Older palm trees with cavities are cut down for fuel or to provide land for farming and with them go the available nest sites. This loss of habitat and lowered reproduction rate puts the species at risk of extinction.
Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 39° 8.763′ N, 84° 30.394′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (here, next to this marker); The Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Period (within shouting distance of this marker); Hellenistic Peirod (within shouting distance of this marker); Persian Period (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron Age (within shouting distance of this marker); Byzantine Period (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze Age (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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