Red-bellied Macaw

Orthopsittaca manilatus
Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Red-bellied Macaw is the smallest species of macaw on Trinidad. They are known to feed on the fruit of the moriche palm but also eat the fruits of other palms. While resident, there is seasonal movement in response to the availability of food. Red-bellied Macaws are not found on Tobago.

Length: 44-51 cm
Weight: 292-390 g
Red-bellied Macaw, Aug 2017

Red-bellied Macaw Image Gallery

Discover More Birds

Lesson’s Seedeater

Sporophila bouvronides

Golden-headed Manakin

Ceratopipra erythrocephala

Purple Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes caeruleus

Blue-chinned Sapphire

Chlorestes notata