scarlet macaws

Red tropical birds

Scarlet macaws are large, vividly colored parrots native to Central and South American rainforests.

Their plumage combines brilliant red, yellow, and blue feathers, making them among the most striking birds in the world.

They're long-lived, social, and often kept as pets, though wild populations face pressure from habitat loss and the exotic bird trade: A pair of scarlet macaws flew overhead, their colors almost unreal against the green canopy.

Related
  • parrotSpeech-mimicking tropical bird
  • redsCrimson-colored things collectively
  • yellowsWarm primary hues
  • colorfulFull of varied hues
  • beakHorny avian mouthpart

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coloration/visual appearance

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habitat and ecology

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Largest Antarctic seabird species

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vocalization/sound

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Birds with legendary songs

songbirds · mute swans · thrushes · warblers · canaries

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G