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Scarlet macaw

Ara macao

Photo by Elsa
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Field Notes

Description:

Here spotted at the Colchester zoo.

Around 81 cm in length including the long tail feathers. The body is red. The wings and tail has blue, yellow and green colouration.

Habitat:

Central and south american forests. I've actually seen them flying over urban areas in Rio de Janeiro.

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Comments (3)
Ismael Chaves
Yes I have seen wonderfull creatures here, you can check some of them on my collection
Elsa
Thank you IsmaelChavesAguilar :) I've seen these guys in the wild, they really are stunning birds!! I see you're based in Costa Rica?? You must see some awesome stuff!

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PublishedJune 30, 2011

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