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Harlequin Macaw

Ara araurana x Ara chloropterus

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Description:

The Harlequin Macaws are a cross between a Blue and Gold Macaw and a Green-winged Macaw which makes for a very affectionate, energetic, and captivating youngster. Both parents of the Harlequin Macaw also contribute to the striking colors of their offspring, though the father's have the dominant gene and this will influence their final appearance.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Ignacio Gamboa
Really? I thought it was Ara ararauna x ambigua (Maybe just because it has green hehe) Thanks for the info...
Carolina
It would be Ara ararauna x chloroptera
Ignacio Gamboa
Thaks Carolina, and just to know is Ara araurana or Ara ambigua?
Carolina
Yes, it is an hybrid macaw. Harlequin macaw is what people call that mixture.

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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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