Blue-winged Macaw
Primolius maracana
The blue-winged macaw, in aviculture more commonly known as Illiger's macaw, is a species of small macaw found in central and eastern South America. The second name is in honor of the German ornithologist Johann Karl Wilhelm Illiger. It was previously placed in the genera Ara or Propyrrhura. Blue-winged macaws have been known to reach an age of 50–60 years. Source
Where is the Blue-winged Macaw now?
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 196 times across 5 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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When does the Blue-winged Macaw arrive?
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | 12 October 2026 | 12 October 2026 | 12 October 2026 | 1 |
Arriving at the same time in South America
- Olivaceous Elaenia Elaenia mesoleuca
- Scarlet-rumped Cacique Cacicus uropygialis
- Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans
- Ochre-rumped Antbird Drymophila ochropyga
- Violet-headed Hummingbird Klais guimeti
- Short-tailed Nighthawk Lurocalis semitorquatus
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus
- Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea
Every arrival in South America, month by month
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.