Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Blue-and-Yellow Macaw

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

1. Blue-and-Yellow Macaw Marker

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The Cincinnati Zoo led the effort to reintroduce the blue-and-yellow macaw to its home range on the island of Trinidad. Between 1999 and 2003, 31 birds were imported from Guyana and released in Trinidad's Nariva Swamp. Local people continue to monitor and protect the macaws and their offspring.

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Length: 2.5 to 2.8 ft
Weight: 2 to 3 lbs
Lifespan: Up to 50 yrs
Habitat: Wetlands and forest
Diet: Seeds, fruits, and nuts
Range: Parts of South America

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Populations of the blue and yellow macaw are declining throughout the bird's range and the species had even been extirpated, or removed entirely, from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Illegal trapping for the pet trade and habitat loss through logging and agriculture are threatening the species.

Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

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39° 8.763′ N, 84° 30.389′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Avondale. Marker can be reached from Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 167 Forest Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blue-Throated 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.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

2. Blue-and-Yellow Macaw Marker

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 195 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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