Harlequin Macaw, one of the most striking hybrid parrots in the world 🦜 Basic Overview • Common Name: Harlequin Macaw • Scientific Classification: Ara ararauna × Ara chloropterus • Type: Hybrid (not a naturally occurring species) • Parent Species: • Blue and Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna) • Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloropterus) Origin Harlequin Macaws do not occur in the wild — they are bred in captivity by crossing the two species above. They first became popular among aviculturists in North and So