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A red-fronted macaw (Ara rubrogenys)

These guys are absolutely stunning. This drawing is based off a photo that I took at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I love the way the red plays against the greens, especially on the patch on the cheek.

More than that, though, these guys are endangered. Current estimates put the total wild population at 1,000 birds or less. They're losing their native habitat in Bolivia as it is bulldozed for agriculture or over-grazed by cattle. While they are not uncommon as pets, that status hasn't helped their wild counterparts, who still face some trapping due to the illegal pet trade. Thankfully, that risk has dropped in recent years as more protections are created. In any case, it would be a huge loss to see these beautiful birds disappear from the wild all together...

If you'd like to know more about these birds and their conservation, there's a great article here: [link] . Check it out!

Colored pencil
8.5" x 11"

Description
A red-fronted macaw (Ara rubrogenys)

These guys are absolutely stunning. This drawing is based off a photo that I took at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I love the way the red plays against the greens, especially on the patch on the cheek.

More than that, though, these guys are endangered. Current estimates put the total wild population at 1,000 birds or less. They're losing their native habitat in Bolivia as it is bulldozed for agriculture or over-grazed by cattle. While they are not uncommon as pets, that status hasn't helped their wild counterparts, who still face some trapping due to the illegal pet trade. Thankfully, that risk has dropped in recent years as more protections are created. In any case, it would be a huge loss to see these beautiful birds disappear from the wild all together...

If you'd like to know more about these birds and their conservation, there's a great article here: [link] . Check it out!

Colored pencil
8.5" x 11"