Scarlet Macaw Parrots

Scarlet Macaw Parrots are native to the tropical rainforest areas of Central and South America. Its preferred habitat is humid evergreen forests at elevations from about 1,000 to 3,000 feet. In the wild, it dwells mostly in the canopy and topmost layers of the trees. 

Widely regarded by bird lovers as the most beautiful parrot, scarlet macaws are among the most colorful. They have large solid swatches of red, blue, and yellow feathers. This flashy, gutsy bird is full of energy and has a big personality. This large parrot easily makes the list of most popular parrots every year. 

COMMON NAME: Scarlet macaw
SCIENTIFIC NAME(S): Ara macao with two subspecies: Ara macao cyanoptera (Central America) and Ara macao macao (South America)
ADULT SIZE: 35 inches long, weighing 2 to 3 pounds.