Identifying the Flight Feathers of the Large Macaws. Identification Guides for Wildlife Law Enforcement No. 4

摘要

The large macaws consist of six species that remain widespread in the wild and are frequently kept in captivity, as well as two additional species that are extremely rare both in the wild and in captivity. Two of the large macaw species are CITES-II listed; all others are CITES I. All of the large macaws possess large and brightly colored flight feathers that are frequently used in crafted items. This Identification Guide summarizes methods for identifying the flight feathers of the six species of large macaws that are regularly encountered by wildlife law enforcement personnel.