Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
A large rainforest parrot found in humid tropical forest, woodland edges, and riverine canopy. It flies strongly between feeding sites and uses its powerful hooked beak to crack nuts, seeds, and tough fruit. Adults are social and highly vocal, often forming long-term pair bonds. One notable fact is that scarlet macaws sometimes visit clay banks, where mineral-rich clay may help balance their fruit-and-seed diet.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Scarlet Macaw