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Chestnut fronted macaw

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Chestnut-fronted Macaw                                                                                                             Probably one of the most entertaining of all macaws is the Chestnut Fronted Macaw. Its name is derived from the Psittacidae family, and its genus and species are Ara severa, respectively. Quite an interesting name, don’t you think? They are also known as the Severe Macaw and they are considered to be a mini-macaw similar to the Hahn’s Macaw. With green plumage with patches of red and blue under their wings, these macaws are mostly found in Central America, Panama, Bolivia, and Brazil. They grow to a size of about 18-20 inches, tip to tail, and they are not only very social birds but because they are highly intelligent, can be trained to speak in short sentences as well. The lifespan of the Chestnut Fronted Macaw is typically 40 years or more. Some are known to live as long as 80 years. While they are most affectionate, owners of Chestnut Fronted