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                                        **Blue-throated Macaw - Ara glaucogularis
                                        
                                        Short: A spectacular macaw from Bolivia whose tiny wild population suffered from trapping and habitat loss; captive-breeding supports reintroduction efforts.
                                        
                                        Facts:
                                        
                                        Status: Critically Endangered.
                                        
                                        Range: Beni savannas, Bolivia.
                                        
                                        Habitat: Gallery forests and palm savannas.
                                        
                                        Diet: Fruit, seeds, palm nuts.
                                        
                                        Lifespan: 30–50 yrs.
                                        
                                        Reproduction: Cavity nesters with small clutches; long parental care.
                                        
                                        Role: Seed disperser; iconic for tropical forest/palm conservation.
                                        
                                        Threats: Trapping for pet trade, habitat loss.
                                        
                                        2025 October 15