2704 x 4064 px | 22,9 x 34,4 cm | 9 x 13,5 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
6. August 2009
Ort:
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park, 19525 SE 54th Street, Issaquah, Washington, USA 98027
Weitere Informationen:
Blue and Gold Macaw: Physical Appearance: Males and females are sexually monomorphic. Plumage is bright blue above, mostly golden-yellow below. Long blue and yellow tail. Cheek-patch bare white with fine lines of dark feathers. Black throat feathers with green feathers on forehead. Large black/grey beak.Length/Weight: : 76-89 cm. long (including tail) with a 90-113 cm. wingspan, 900-1, 200 gms.Green-winged Macaw: Physical Appearance: Males and females are sexually monomorphic. Plumage is dark red in general with green middle wing coverts, scapulars, and tertiary feathers. Their back, rump, and tail have coverts of blue. Beak is a mix of black and whiteish coloration. Cheek-patch is white with evident red lines of feathers.Length/Weight: 68-95 cm. long (including tail) with a 102-125 cm. wingspan, 1, 050-1, 700 gms. Lifespan: Can live 35-40 years in the wild. 60-80 years in captivity. Lifespan: Can live 30-35 years in the wild. 50+ years in captivity.
