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The Scarlet Macaw is a striking large parrot with vibrant plumage. Its body is primarily bright red, with yellow and blue wing feathers. The upper wings display a band of yellow, followed by blue flight feathers. The tail feathers are blue, and the upper tail coverts are light blue.
Both males and females share the same colouration. Juveniles have similar plumage to adults but with a shorter tail and darker iris. The bird's large, hooked beak is light on top and dark on the bottom.
Length
81cm to 96cm
Wingspan
100cm to 120cm
Weight
900g to 1.5kg
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Red Yellow Blue
Secondary Colour
Green
Beak Colour
White Black
Leg Colour
Grey
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Scarlet Macaws inhabit tropical rainforests in Central and South America. They range from southern Mexico through Panama and into the Amazon Basin, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. These birds prefer lowland forests but can also be found in humid evergreen forests.
They are non-migratory, maintaining year-round territories in their tropical habitats. Scarlet Macaws can be seen in zoos and aviaries worldwide.
Up to 1,000 meters
Tropical
This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Scarlet Macaw. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.
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