Least Concern Scarlet macaw
Ara macao
Also known as: Guacamaya roja
The Scarlet Macaw is a large, multi-coloured parrot native to the humid evergreen forests of Central and South America. Renowned for its brilliant plumage of red, yellow, and blue, it is a highly social bird that mates for life and is rarely seen alone. Their powerful beaks are designed to crack open hard nuts and seeds that other animals cannot access, playing a vital role in seed dispersal within their ecosystem.
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Scarlet macaws can live up to 50 years in the wild and even longer in captivity! Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Scarlet macaw
Weight
1.2 kg
Height
81 cm
Length
81 cm
Wingspan
115 cm
Top Speed
56
km/h
Social Structure:
Gregarious
Activity Pattern:
Diurnal
Trophic Level: Herbivore
Migration: Resident
Population Trend: Decreasing
Main Threats:
- Habitat fragmentation
- Poaching for pet trade
Carara National Park (Costa Rica)
Tambopata (Peru)
Family: Psittacidae
Order: Psittaciformes
