Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

The Scarlet Macaw is a strikingly beautiful parrot species known for its vibrant red, yellow, and blue plumage. These large, long-tailed birds are native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. They are highly social and often seen in pairs or small flocks, using their powerful beaks to crack open nuts and seeds. Their loud, raucous calls echo through the forest canopy as they forage for food. Scarlet Macaws are known for their intelligence and ability to mimic human speech. Unfortunately, habitat loss and illegal pet trade have led to a decline in their population, making them vulnerable to extinction.

Habitat: Tropical rainforests

Scarlet Macaw
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Amazon Bird Lodge Birding Stay with Otto Valerio
Amazon Bird Lodge Birding Stay with Otto Valerio
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 3 days | 0h

A lodge-based Amazonas Birding stay at Amazon Bird Lodge, using early morning, forest, river and lodge-edge birding around Puerto Narino....

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PNN Amacayacu Amazon Birding Route
PNN Amacayacu Amazon Birding Route
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 1 day | 8h

A private Amazonas Birding review route for birding around Amacayacu National Natural Park in the Colombian Amazon....

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Lago Tarapoto Birding and Wetland Route
Lago Tarapoto Birding and Wetland Route
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 1 day | 6h

A private wetland and lake birding route at Lago Tarapoto near Puerto Narino with Amazonas Birding....

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Amazon River Islands Birding Route with Amazonas Birding
Amazon River Islands Birding Route with Amazonas Birding
Colombia / Leticia Private tour 1 day | 7h

A boat-supported Amazon River island birding route for river-island, riparian and open-river species near the Colombia Amazon frontier....

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Leticia Amazon Birding Day with Otto Valerio
Leticia Amazon Birding Day with Otto Valerio
Colombia / Leticia Private tour 1 day | 6h

A private birding day based around Leticia, the main Colombian Amazon access city, with route planning by Otto Valerio / Amazonas Birding....

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Puerto Narino Amazon Birding Route with Otto Valerio
Puerto Narino Amazon Birding Route with Otto Valerio
Colombia / Puerto Narino Private tour 1 day | 6h

A private Amazonas Birding route around Puerto Narino for Amazon rainforest, riverbank and community-edge birding with Otto Valerio....

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Custom Costa Rica Bird Photography Tour
Custom Costa Rica Bird Photography Tour
Costa Rica / Costa Rica Custom tour 7 days | 0h

A custom multi-day Costa Rica bird and wildlife photography route planned around target species....

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