Martinique macaw (SciiFii)

The Martinique macaw (Ara martinicus), also known as the orange-bellied macaw, is a formerly extinct species of macaw which may have been originally endemic to the Lesser Antillean island of Martinique, in the eastern Caribbean Sea, although it is debatable. In case this species did exist and was extinct, it has since been brought back from extinction and reintroduced to the Lesser Antillean island to help boost boost biodiversity. It is known for its mostly-blue feathers, orange belly, and indigo head. It is a herbivore that primarily feeds on fruits, nuts, seeds, and other same kinds of vegetation that other macaws feed on, but often needs to feed on clay to help augment a sodium-poor diet. In the wild, it is a social animal that lives in flocks of up to around 50 individuals at a time. The conservation status of the Martinique macaw is Near Threatened due to some habitat loss, illegal pet trade, and, historically, poaching, however, thanks to conservationists, the Martinique macaw is a protected species and is making a comeback.
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