Great green macaw  (Ara ambigua)

This species was previously widespread in Central and northern South America, but populations have today become severely reduced (5). Of the two subspecies, Ara ambigua guayaquilensis is found only in a single area near to Guayaquil, Ecuador (6). Ara ambigua ambigua is known from a wider range running from Honduras to northwest Colombia (2).

Inhabits the forest edges of lowland tropical rainforest (2). Particularly associated with the mountain almond, or almendro (Dipteryx panamensis) tree which provides food and nest sites in much of this parrot's range (7).