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  A Ararajuba (Guaruba guarouba) é uma ave da família dos Psitacídeos, que inclui as araras, papagaios, periquitos e jandaias. Sua coloração viva, em amarelo-gema e verde-bandeira, sugeriu essa ave como símbolo nacional, inclusive por serem os Psitacídeos aves características de ambientes tropicais. A espécie é restrita ao território brasileiro, com distribuição do Maranhão ao oeste do Pará.

As ararajubas vivem em grupos de 4 a 10 indivíduos em ambientes de mata alta. Os machos e as fêmeas são semelhantes, ou seja, não apresentam dimorfismo sexual. Na reprodução, constroem os seus ninhos em ocos de árvores altas, e podem ter até 9 filhotes por ninho. O período de incubação da família varia entre 20 a 30 dias. A alimentação predileta dessa espécie são os cocos do açaí, embora consumam várias sementes de frutos. E interessante observar como se alimentam: utilizam o bico para subir nos ramos e seguram a comida com as patas.

As populações dessa espécie, assim como todas as outras do grupo, vêm sofrendo ameaças de extinção devido à bela coloração que apresentam, por serem facilmente domesticáveis e por apresentarem disposição em imitar a voz humana, além de suas penas serem também utilizadas em ornamentos, oferecendo mais um risco a essas aves.

 CEMAVE/IBAMA Centro de Pesquisas para a Preservação das Aves Silvestres

 


 

The “ararajuba” (Guaruba guarouba) is a bird of the Psittacidae family, which includes macaws, parrots, parakeets and king-parakeets. Its vivid colours such as yolk-yellow and bright green, recalling the colors of the Brazilian national flag, make it a national symbol, and also because Psittacidae birds such as the Ararajuba are specifically found in tropical environments. This species is restricted to the Brazilian territory, between the northern states of Maranhão and west of Pará.

The “ararajubas” live in flocks of 4 to 10 individuals, in tall rain forest areas. Males and females are similar, which means that they do not show signs of sexual dimorphism. During reproduction, they build their nests in the hollows of trees, and may have up to 9 young per nest. The family’s incubation period varies between 20 and 30 days. The species’ favorite food is the seed of the “açaí” fruit, although they eat various kinds of fruit-seeds. It is interesting to watch them eat: they use their beaks to climb up branches and hold their food with their claws.

Like all other species of such family, the Ararajuba population has been continuously endangered, due to its attractive coloring, its easy taming and its disposition to imitate the human voice. Their feathers are also used for ornaments, which constitutes another risk for these birds.

  CEMAVE/IBAMA

Research Center for the Preservation of Wild Birds

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