Scarlet Macaw
NameScarlet Macaw
Common NameScarlet Macaw
Scientific NameAra macao
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)86
Weight (g)1100
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright scarlet red on the head, neck, back, and underparts. The middle wing coverts are yellow, transitioning to blue on the primary and secondary flight feathers. The rump and tail coverts are light blue, and the long, pointed tail feathers are red with blue tips. It has a distinctive bare white facial patch, sometimes with small red feather lines.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, raucous squawks and screeches, often described as harsh and guttural. Their calls are typically heard during flight or when communicating within their flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, humid evergreen forest, gallery forest, open woodland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid evergreen forests of Central and South America, from southeastern Mexico south to Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and central Brazil. There are also isolated populations in parts of the Caribbean.
Identifying FeaturesBright red, yellow, and blue plumage, Long, pointed red tail with blue tips, Bare white facial patch, Large, pale, hooked bill with a dark lower mandible, Loud, distinctive vocalizations
Description
The Scarlet Macaw is a large, vibrant parrot known for its striking red, yellow, and blue plumage. These intelligent and social birds are often seen in pairs or small family groups, flying noisily through the canopy of tropical forests.
