The Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloropterus), also known as the Red-and-green Macaw, is a Large mostly-red macaw of the Ara genus.

The Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloropterus), also known as the Red-and-green Macaw,^[2] is a large mostly-red macaw of the Ara genus.

This is the largest of the Ara genus, widespread in the forests and woodlands of northern and central South America. However, in common with other macaws, in recent years there has been a marked decline in its numbers due to habitat loss and illegal capture for the parrot trade.

The Green-winged Macaw can be readily identified from the Scarlet Macaw as whilst the breast of both birds is bright red, the upper-wing covert feathers of the Green-winged macaw are mostly green but can occasionally sport a few yellow feathers above the band of green (as opposed to mostly yellow, or a strong mix of yellow and green in the Scarlet Macaw). In addition, the Green-winged macaw has characteristic red lines around the eyes formed by rows of tiny feathers on the otherwise bare white skin patch; this is one of the biggest differences from a Scarlet Macaw to the casual viewer. Iridescent teal feathers are surrounded by red on the tail. If seen together, the Green-winged macaw is clearly larger than the Scarlet Macaw as well.

It is second only in size to the Hyacinth Macaw, the largest bird of the macaw family. The wingspan of the Green-winged macaw can be up to 49 inches (125 cm), with a total body length of 35–37 inches (90–95 cm).^{[citation needed]} A healthy adult will weigh between 1,250 and 1,700 grams (2.7-3.7 lbs).

from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-and-green_Macaw

The fascinating caterpillar of the "Owl Moth" (Brahmaea wallichii) (25 Pics)

We saw the "Owl Moth" (Brahmaea wallichii), but now will see the caterpillar of them and looks like something out of the imagination of Tim Burton.

See: The Disturbing "Owl Moth" (Brahmaea wallichii) (27 Pics)

The Venezuelan Troupial (Icterus icterus) is the national bird of Venezuela. (17 Pics)

The Venezuelan Troupial (Icterus icterus) is the national bird of Venezuela and one of about 25 or so species of "New World Orioles". It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, and Puerto Rico. Previously forming a superspecies simply named Troupial, it was recently split together with The Orange-backed Troupial and Campo Troupial.Venezuelan Troupials are fairly large in size, with a long tail and a bulky bill. It has a black head and upper breast. The feathers on the front of the neck and upper breast stick outward, making an uneven boundary between the black and the orange of the bird's lower breast and underside. The rest of the orange color is found on the upper and lower back, separated by the black shoulders. The wings are mostly black except for a white streak that runs the length of the wing when in a closed position. The eyes are yellow, and surrounding each one, there is a patch of bright, blue, naked skin.

from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuelan_Troupial