Scarlet Macaw

Overview

Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots. A brilliant red macaw with yellow-and-blue wings; one of the most striking birds in the world; nests high in tree cavities; threatened by habitat loss and the pet trade; a national bird of several Central American countries.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ara; binomial: Ara macao; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 80-90cm. Average lifespan: 30-50 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.