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Blue and Yellow Macaw
Ara ararauna
Range:	Panama to Northern Paraguay.
Habitat:	Forest savanna, open country, swampy areas, and other spots close to the water.
Diet:	Variety of seeds, fruit, berries, nuts, and grains.
Fun Facts:	At times the macaw is a monogamous bird! When seen in flocks, the couples stay together even when flying! Nests are made in holes of dead palm trees! The young leave the nest at about 3 months old! As with almost all parrots, the beak is used as a "third foot"! A macaw can literally suspend itself from his beak for more than a minute without apparent discomfort!