1. The Ara Ararauna Science Project By: Lila Battistini

2. Classification Kingdom: Animilia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Common name: Blue and Yellow Macaw Scientific name: Ara Ararauna

3. Physical Description of the Ara Ararauna Can reach up to 76-86 cm long Have blue wings and tail, and dark blue chin Golden under-parts A green forehead Strong black beak White face lined by small black feathers

4. The Ara Ararauna

5. Biome of the Ara ararauna The Ara Ararauna lives in South America Lives in the Tropical Rainforests The tropical Rainforest is hot all year around

6. How the Ara Ararauna get their food and what their food is Eats things like –Palm fruits –Seeds –Berries –Nuts –And clay The Ara Ararauna cracks the nuts with its strong beaks and jaws. The Ara Ararauna eat clay because it helps their digestion. Uses its talons the grab food to put in its beak.

7. Predators of the Ara Ararauna The most common natural predators are snakes.

8. Dangers to The Ara Ararauna The biggest problem causing danger to the birds is deforestation.

9. Classification key of the Ara Ararauna Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Bos

10. Bibliography en.wikipedia.org www.google.ca www.ehow.com