Primolius auricollis
The Golden-collared Macaw, *Primolius auricollis*, is a captivating member of the true parrot family (Psittacidae), recognized for its vibrant green plumage and distinctive golden-yellow collar. Measuring approximately 37-43 cm (14.5-17 inches) in length and weighing between 250-340 grams (8.8-12 ounces), it is one of the smaller species among what are often called 'mini-macaws.' Key identification marks include its bright green body, a striking golden-yellow band across the hindneck, a bare ...
Found in the edges of humid lowland forests, gallery forests, deciduous woodlands, savanna, and palm groves, particularly in the Pantanal region, typically at elevations up to 1700 meters, occasionally higher.
Their diet primarily consists of various seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, and palm nuts, often supplemented by clay from mineral licks for essential nutrients.
Golden-collared Macaws are diurnal and highly social, often observed in pairs or small family groups of up to 20 individuals, though larger flocks can gather at communal roosting sites or abundant food sources. They forage primarily in the canopy, using their powerful beaks to crack open seeds an...
The Golden-collared Macaw is a resident species distributed across a significant portion of central-southern South America. Its primary range encompasses central and southern Brazil, particularly in the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Rondônia, extending westward into northern Boli...
Least Concern
- The Golden-collared Macaw is one of the smallest true macaws, earning it the nickname 'mini-macaw'. - Its bare white facial patch can turn pink or red when the bird becomes excited or stressed, similar to a blush. - Unlike many larger macaws, their "collar" is a vibrant golden-yellow, not blue ...