Blue-and-Yellow Macaw
Blue-and-Yellow Macaw
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| AKA | Blue-and-Gold Macaw
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| Romaji | Rurikongō Inko
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| Debut | Kemono Friends 3 | ||
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| Scientific Name | Ara ararauna
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| Distribution | South America
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| Diet | Herbivore
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| Avg. Lifespan | Around 30 years in the wild, around 65-70 years in captivity
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| Read More | Blue-and-yellow macaw
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| Blue-and-Yellow Macaw | KF3 | Gallery |
Blue-and-Yellow Macaw is a type of bird Friend that first appeared on official merch.
Appearance
Blue-and-Yellow Macaw has short hair with a variety of colours, mostly blue on the outside with yellow on the inside, especially on the wings, white hair framing her face with black stripes as it comes down between her eyes. She wears a two-tone sweater-dress with a yellow chest and blue sleeves, reminiscent of the bird's blue wings and yellow body.
She has soft blue eyes and sports two bracelets on her right wrist, one blue and one yellow. She wears light blue sandals that come up to bows above the ankle.
Series Appearances
| Media | Role | |
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| 2019 | Kemono Friends 3 | ↪ Minor character, playable |
In Real Life
The blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) is a large Neotropical parrot native to forest, savannah and woodland habitats of tropical mainland Central and South America, encompassing regions stretching from Venezuela to Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and extending into portions of Panama, with a population also recognized in nearby Trinidad. They are named for their striking blue and yellow plumage, which is accompanied by a black and white mask and a gradient of green atop the head. They are large even among the macaws, being able to reach lengths of up to 91.5 cm and wingspans of 114 cm, and may reach weights of nearly 2 kg.[1] They have large, sturdy hooked bills which they use to break tough nutshells and pick apart plant material such as fruit, and have even been known to use it for scaling trees and hanging from branches.[2] Their predominantly-herbivorous diets also include bark, leaves, and seeds,[1], but they may rarely supplement this with animal protein in the form of small invertebrates, such as insects and snails.[3]
In their natural habitat, blue-and-yellow macaws exhibit strong social bonds, forming tight-knit groups. They are gregarious, engaging in various activities alongside their fellow flock members, such as playing, bathing, and foraging for ripe fruit in their forest habitats. While they generally enjoy the company of their flock, during the breeding season, they pair off to rear their offspring. Communication among these birds is primarily through loud screams and squawks, often flying so closely together that their wings almost touch. Active during daylight hours, they may gather in small, noisy flocks in the early morning to search for food, eventually seeking shade by midday. These macaws are notably vigilant, swiftly taking flight and emitting loud calls at the slightest hint of danger.
Blue-and-yellow macaws form monogamous partnerships, remaining mates for life. Their breeding season spans from January to July, with breeding occurring annually or biennially. Nests are typically constructed in elevated tree hollows, often fashioned by other animals. Clutches consist of 2 to 3 eggs, with hatchlings initially lacking feathers and sight, their plumage beginning to emerge around 10 days after birth. Both male and female macaws diligently care for their offspring and exhibit high levels of aggression towards intruders when protecting their families.
Renowned for their vibrant plumage, vocal abilities, widespread availability in the pet trade, and strong affinity towards human companionship, these birds are highly sought after in aviculture circles.
Trivia
- Blue-and-yellow macaws generally live for about 30 years in the wild, but in captivity they can live for far longer, sometimes as much as 75 years.
- When a macaw pair isn't able to find their own nest, they may take another bird's nest and kill the hatchlings.
- Mating pairs can be easily spotted within a flying flock, as they stay very close to each other.
- Blue-and-yellow macaws are important seed distributors for fruit-bearing plants of tropical forests. They influence forest dynamics and plant life propagation by eating fruits and dispersing their seeds via their droppings.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ara ararauna (Blue-and-yellow macaw)". Animal Diversity Web. Accessed 10 February 2026.
- ↑ ffrench, Richard; O'Neill, John Patton; Eckelberry, Don R. (1991). A guide to the birds of Trinidad and Tobago (2nd ed.). Ithaca, N.Y.: Comstock Publishing.
- ↑ Hailey, A. "Ara ararauna (Blue-and-yellow Macaw)" (PDF). UWI St. Augustine. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
"Blue-and-yellow Macaw" on the IUCN Red List site.