Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
Least Concern
The Scarlet Macaw is one of the most stunning parrots in the world, with brilliant red, yellow, and blue feathers. These intelligent birds live in the rainforests of Central and South America and can live for 50 years or more!
Macaws mate for life and are often seen flying in pairs. They're incredibly social and communicate with loud squawks that can be heard over a mile away.
Size
About as long as your arm
Large (40-60 cm)
Wingspan: 100 cm
Weight: 1000 g
Colors
red
yellow
blue
green
Habitat
forest
Diet
nutsseedsberries
Fun Facts
- ✨Scarlet Macaws can learn to speak over 100 words!
- ✨They eat clay from riverbanks to neutralize toxins in their food.
- ✨Macaws can crack Brazil nuts with their powerful beaks.
- ✨They blush when they're excited - their bare face patches turn pink!
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: decreasing 📉