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The blue-headed macaw, also called Coulon’s macaw, is a species of bird native to the eastern parts of Peru except in the North, north-western Bolivia and western Brazil. It is a medium-sized bird that can measure 16 inches. It belongs to the family of smaller macaws or mini-macaws. It has a long and pointed tail with a large and heavy bill. The name Coulon’s macaw was derived from Paul Louis Coulon, a Swiss naturalist.

The blue-headed macaw is about 16 inches long with generally green plumage with a tinge of olive, especially in its lower body. The head and the flight feathers are blue. This bird’s upper tail has a maroon-colored base, a green cent...