Blue and Gold Macaw
Poncho joined The Zoo family in 2008. Since then, he has been on TV many times, and even had his own segment on a local station, called Poncho's Mailbox. The fame sometimes goes to his head, but we love him. His favorite treat is bananas, and you can sometimes catch him telling the other birds to "shut up!"
Scientific name
Ara ararauna
Lifespan
30-35 years in the wild, up to 60 years under human care
Range
Forests and woodlands of Central and South America
Diet
Nuts, seeds, fruits, bark, leaves and insects
Social Structure
Blue and gold macaws generally mate for life.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
The blue and gold macaw is heavily traded, but this does not pose a major threat to the species overall. Their numbers are decreasing in the wild.
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