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Ara

Ara

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A group of large, brightly colored parrots from Central and South America
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːrə/
  • Specialized
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  • The pet store had several colorful ara macaws on display, each with a unique personality.
  • ara feathers

Examples

  • The Ara is known for its vibrant feathers.

  • I saw an ara flying gracefully over the rainforest during my trip to South America.

  • Researchers observed an Ara in the Amazon rainforest collecting nuts.

  • Several species within the Ara genus are threatened due to habitat loss.

  • The Ara genus includes some of the world's most colorful parrots.

  • Many species of Ara can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The ara is known for its vibrant plumage and playful behavior in the wild.

Synonyms

macaw
vsAra
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A large parrot with bright feathers and a long tail from Central and South America

is a specific genus within that broader parrot group used in taxonomy

Surface Forms

Ara singular
Aras plural

Etymology

Ara for the parrot comes from an Indigenous American word like arara, which Spanish and Portuguese used for these bright birds. So the scientific name simply uses the local name for the macaw.