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Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

Life expectancy: 75 years in captivity
Habitat: Found in the canopy of humid, lowland rainforests near rivers. Native to humid evergreen forests of tropical South America.
Hatched: 1989
Characteristics: Omnivore



Fun Facts About SCARLET MACAWS

  • Scarlet Macaws mate for life and have a very close relationship with their partner called a “pair bond”.
  • They are the national bird of Honduras.
  • Sometimes pictured as sitting on the shoulders of pirates in art or commercialism.
  • Their strong wings let them reach speeds of 35 miles per hour.
  • Scarlet Macaws have excellent vision and hearing.
  • Scarlet Macaws communicate with a variety of vocalizations and postures.