Scarlet macaw
Ara Macao
The Scarlet Macaw, a large neotropical parrot at the Martinique Zoo
The scarlet macaw (Macau macaw) is one of the largest and most colorful neotropical parrots. Imposing in size, it has scarlet red plumage, bright yellow and blue flight feathers, and white facial skin around the eye, characteristics that make it an instantly recognizable species.
The species is classified as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN. However, some local populations are under significant pressure, including the loss of forest habitats and poaching in several areas of Central and South America.
In their natural state, the scarlet macaw lives in tropical rainforests, often near streams and open edges. Its powerful and direct flight allows it to travel great distances to search for fruits, seeds and nuts that have fallen to the ground or around branches — a diet similar to the other parrots observed at the zoo, such as the Yellow-crowned Amazon, the Orange-winged amazon aourou In again the Blue macaw.
Very sociable, this macaw often moves in small family groups in the wild. At the Martinique Zoo, two pairs of scarlet macaws live in a space they share with the Saimiris, offering visitors the opportunity to observe their dynamic interactions and social behaviors.
.svg)
Quelques anecdotes
A color show in full flight
In the sky of the Martinique Zoo, the scarlet macaw in flight is a real living picture. Its red, yellow, and blue feathers form a flamboyant arc as it rises between the trees, offering an impressive visual spectacle that visitors don't easily forget.
Intelligence that is clearly visible on a daily basis
The scarlet macaw is a bird that is very attentive to its environment. At the Martinique Zoo, visitors can observe its ability to analyze situations, manipulate objects with its beak and paws, or anticipate the enrichments offered by the healers. This constant curiosity illustrates the high intelligence of large parrots and their constant need for stimulation.
.svg){kind=small}
