Blue-throated macaws are kept in captivity in zoos and by private breeders, the Remaining wild population is estimated to be fewer than 500 individuals, with some estimates placing it closer to 200-300.
Deforestation and habitat destruction for agriculture, logging, and cattle ranching are significant threats, reducing the availability of suitable nesting sites and food sources, the illegal trapping of these macaws for the pet trade has severely impacted their numbers. How can we help this Animals?