Home> Animals > Birds > Parrots Submit Your Photo Slide Show No 1 Of 27 Next Green winged Macaw   Publish Date : 22-07-2008 Author : Haui Hits : 93 Rating : Not rated The Green-winged Macaw or Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloroptera) at the Summit Nature Park in Panama. The Green-winged Macaw or Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloroptera) is often mistaken for the Scarlet Macaw because of its predominantly red feathering. The breast of the Red-and-green Macaw is bright red, but the lower feathers of the wing are green. In addition, the Red-and-green Macaw has characteristic red lines around the eyes formed by rows of tiny feathers on the otherwise bare skin. This is the commonest of the large macaws and the largest of the Ara genus, widespread in the forests of Northern South America. However, in common with other macaws, in recent years there has been a marked decline in its numbers due to habitat loss and illegal capture for the pet trade. Rate This Photo 5 - Best4321 Add Your Comment Your Name * Your Comment * Enter Validation Code * Next