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It has been described as endangered, and has been one of the key elements in the proposal for the formation of a new National Park in Costa Rica, [[Maquenque National Park]]. Already significant parts of the birds existing habitat is covered by [[Nature reserves]] and other conservation projects. |
It has been described as endangered, and has been one of the key elements in the proposal for the formation of a new National Park in Costa Rica, [[Maquenque National Park]]. Already significant parts of the birds existing habitat is covered by [[Nature reserves]] and other conservation projects. |
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*[http://www.greatgreenmacaw.org/ Rainforest Biodiversity Group] |
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[[Category:Parrots]] |
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| Species: | A. ambigua
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The Great Green Macaw, also called Buffon's Macaw, Ara ambigua, is a Central American parrot found in Costa Rica.
It has been described as endangered, and has been one of the key elements in the proposal for the formation of a new National Park in Costa Rica, Maquenque National Park. Already significant parts of the birds existing habitat is covered by Nature reserves and other conservation projects.