The Scarlet Macaw is one of the most unique looking and and intelligent birds in the world, and spotting them in San Gerardo, Costa Rica, was an unforgettable experience. These vibrant parrots are not just beautiful... they’re full of surprising facts: 🦜Scarlet Macaws can live up to 75 years in captivity and often over 40 years in the wild! Some even outlive their owners. 🦜 Their strong, curved beak isn’t just for looks. It can easily crack open tough nuts and seeds, exerting a bite force of o

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Scarlet macaw living in a cage. The primary threats to the scarlet macaw are habitat loss from rainforest destruction and heavy exploitation for pet trading.

Scarlet macaw living in a cage. The primary threats to the scarlet macaw are habitat loss from rainforest destruction and heavy exploitation for pet trading.