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Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)

            Puerto Jimenez
Osa Peninsula
750 Acre Forest Reserve
Costa Rica

The scarlet macaw (Ara macao) is a large red, yellow, and blue Central and South American parrot, a member of a large group of Neotropical parrots called macaws. It is native to humid evergreen forests of tropical Central and South America. In some areas, it has suffered local extinction because of habitat destruction, or capture for the parrot trade, but in other areas, it remains fairly common. It is the national bird of Honduras.

A typical sighting is of a single bird or a pair flying above the forest canopy, though in some areas flocks can be seen. They may gather at clay licks. Scarlet macaws communicate primarily through raucous honks; however, vocal communication is highly variable, and captive macaws are known to be adept mimics of human speech.  

They also love to eat insects and larvae. They are seen feeding heavily on bugs, snails and foliage. Snails and bugs are great source of protein, as they need additional protein during breeding seasons. They also add flowers and nectar to their diet as a supplement.

While comparatively docile at most times of the year, scarlet macaws may be formidably aggressive during periods of breeding. Scarlet macaws are monogamous birds, with individuals remaining with one partner throughout their lives. – Wikipedia

Taken in: Costa Rica / Provincia de Puntarenas / Sierpe / Drake (show map)

Taken on: June 25, 2024

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Costa Rica 2011

Puerto Jimenez

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Gather At Clay Licks

Raucous Honks

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Can Be Aggressive During Breeding

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