Scarlet Macaw
NameScarlet Macaw
Common NameScarlet Macaw
Scientific NameAra macao
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)108
Length (cm)88.5
Weight (g)1200
Plumage DetailsPredominantly brilliant scarlet red, with a band of bright yellow on the upperwing coverts, followed by blue flight feathers. The lower back and rump are also blue. The long, tapering tail feathers are red with blue tips. It has a bare white facial patch, often with small lines of red feathers.
Vocalization / CallLoud, raucous, guttural squawks and screeches, often given in flight or while perched in groups. Their calls are powerful and can carry over long distances.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, humid evergreen forest, gallery forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southeastern Mexico through Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and into South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay).
Identifying FeaturesVibrant red, yellow, and blue plumage, Large, pale upper mandible and dark lower mandible, Long, tapering red tail with blue tips, Bare white facial patch with lines of small red feathers, Large size
Description
The Scarlet Macaw is a large, vibrant parrot known for its striking red, yellow, and blue plumage. These intelligent birds are highly social, often seen in pairs or flocks, and are adept at climbing trees and foraging for food in the canopy.
