Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
- Where
- Central & South America's Tropical Rainforests
- Habitat
- Rainforest canopy and edge habitats
- Diet
- Fruits, seeds, flowers, and leaves
- Size
- 35-40 inches (90 cm) long, 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
- Lifespan
- 50-60 years in wild, up to 80 years captive
- Conservation
- Listed as Vulnerable - habitat loss and poaching threaten populations
Fun Facts
- Known for bright red, yellow, and blue feathers that glow in sunlight
- Mates for life - some pairs stay together over 30 years
- Can live up to 7 decades making them one of the longest-living parrots
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Vibrant plumage with distinctive black neck band
Long, curved beak perfect for plucking fruit from trees
Strong, muscular wings for soaring through rainforest skies