The Blue-winged macaw (Primolius maracana), also known as the Illiger’s macaw, is a medium-sized parrot found in various regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It features a predominantly green plumage with notable blue flight feathers, a red forehead, and a red patch on the belly. These macaws inhabit forests, woodlands, and savannas, often preferring areas near water sources. They are known for their playful and social nature, usually seen in pairs or small flocks. Blue-winged macaws are considered near threatened due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade, but they are relatively more common in captivity compared to some other macaw species.