Breeding
Like almost all parrots, the Ara macaws are cavity nesters. The majority of species nest in cavities in trees, either live or dead. Natural holes in trees may be used, particularly those in dead trees, otherwise holes created by other species; in Mexico Military Macaws still use the cavities excavated by the now critically endangered Imperial Woodpecker. In addition to nesting in trees the Military Macaw and Green-winged Macaw will also nest in natural fissures in cliffs. This nesting habitat is the only one used by the Red-fronted Macaws, as sufficiently large enough trees are absent in its arid range.
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