Genus Ara (Noun)
Meaning
Macaws.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- There are 8 species of large macaws from the genus Ara, with the exception of the Glaucous Macaw which is now extinct and also several species of which are considered critically endangered.
- The Blue-throated Macaw is not part of the genus Ara, they are found in the south west of the country.
- Macaws from the genus Ara are found in the tropical rainforests of Central America and northern parts of South America.
- The Scarlet Macaw, with other members of the genus Ara, needs to consume an inordinate amount of fruits, seeds and various other specific nutrients each day.
- There are distinct differences between the two main genera Blue-throated Macaws, and macaws from the genus Ara.