Scarlet Macaw | Ara macao | 2023 - 3

Scarlet Macaw

The Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is a large yellow, red, and blue Neotropical parrot native to humid evergreen forests of the Americas. Its range extends from southeastern Mexico to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Brazil in lowlands of 1,600 feet (at least formerly) up to 3,300 feet, the Caribbean Island of Trinidad, as well as the Pacific Island of Coiba. Formerly, the northern extent of its range included southern Tamaulipas. 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. Like its relative the Blue-and-yellow Macaw, the Scarlet Macaw is a popular bird in aviculture as a result of its striking plumage.

Spectacular, huge, and long-tailed parrot, wiped out from most areas by capture for the pet trade; attempts at reintroduction are taking place in some protected areas. Found very locally in lowland rainforest and adjacent semiopen areas with big trees, usually in pairs. Unmistakable, bright scarlet red overall with big yellow wing patches and mostly blue wings and rump. Calls are deep, throaty roars that carry long distances.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_macaw

eBird: ebird.org/species/scamac1

Taken on: December 3, 2023

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Camera: Nikon Z 9, f/5.6, 1/500 sec, 500mm, ISO 1000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon Z 9
Lens:	AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length:	500mm
ISO:	1000
Exposure Bias:	-2/3 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Saturation:	High
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.2 (Macintosh)
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