Scarlet Macaw

Scarlet Macaw

It is one of the largest neotropical parrot species and is a very common bird that can be found in the Putumayo. In ancient times, the Maya related it to the strength of the sun and the power of fire. The macaw owns an iridescent red plumage. Part of the wing feathers are blue, yellow and to a lesser extent green. The area around the eyes is yellow and his face is dotted with white feathers. The beak is large and strong and on the other hand, the lower extremities have a dark tone that becomes black. The legs have two fingers forward and two backwards, which allows the bird to use the fingers as if they were hands. This condition is especially useful when opening fruits and seeds. It lives near rivers in tropical rainforests and humid climate savannahs and usually builds its nest in trees at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level.