The critically endangered Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus) gets its name from its primary colouration and large size, while its scientific name refers to early confusion with the Military Macaw. Also known as The Great Military Macaw or Buffon’s Macaw – named after French naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon –it is the second-largest macaw species, with a predominantly bright green plumage and a a bright red band above its beak and pale blue, lower back feathers. The bare facial skin shows lines of small red feathers, which are more pronounced in older females. Native to Central/South American rainforests,it is highly social, monogamous, and relies heavily on Mountain Almond trees for food and nesting. Its raucous calls can be heard from over a kilometer away, allowing it to keep in touch with its social groups in dense, high-canopy forests.
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