Scarlet Macaw

A large, vividly coloured macaw of lowland tropical forest from Mexico to South America, usually detected first by its loud, harsh calls as pairs or small flocks fly high over the canopy. Clay licks along riverbanks in parts of its range draw dependable gatherings in the early morning, and fruiting trees are worth watching for feeding activity. Pairs mate for life and are often seen flying in twos even within larger flocks.