scarlet macaw

Red tropical bird

A scarlet macaw is a large, brilliantly colored parrot native to Central and South American rainforests, with vivid red, yellow, and blue plumage.

Like other macaws, it has a long tail, a curved beak, and can mimic human speech.

Scarlet macaws are popular in captivity and iconic in images of tropical wildlife.

vocalization

squawk

Harsh grating bird cry

cry · chatter · raucous · clamor · mimicry · loud · piercing · distinctive · communication

parrot

plumage

Bird's complete feather coat

  • feathersBird's lightweight covering
  • beakHorny avian mouthpart
  • perchResting spot for birds

flock · aviary · avian · preen · flight · nesting · monogamous · arboreal · ornithology · birdwatching

habitat

rainforest

Wet tropical woodland ecosystem

jungle · neotropical · Central America · South America · Honduras · Costa Rica · Peru · Bolivia · humid · emergent

coloration

vibrant

Full of life, intensity

  • redPrimary color, warm
  • yellowHue between green and orange
  • bluePrimary color; also sad

colorful · brilliant · vivid · plumage · radiant · resplendent · dazzling · striking · bold · saturated

conservation

endangered

At risk of extinction

habitat loss · deforestation · breeding programs · reintroduction · sanctuary · protection · threatened · wildlife trafficking · captive breeding · population decline

Categories
Opposites
coloration/appearance

scarlet macawcrow

Large black corvid

raven · house sparrow · pigeon · grey parrot · mourning dove

habitat/climate

scarlet macawemperor penguin

Largest living flightless aquatic bird

snowy owl · arctic tern · puffin · ptarmigan · king penguin

bird type/taxonomy

scarlet macawtoucan

Large-billed tropical bird

penguin · owl · hawk · eagle · hummingbird

Family

scarlet, macaw, macaws

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G