Scarlet Macaw
Scarlet Macaw Ara macao

Costa Rican Wildlife

Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

Habitat

Primarily in the Central Pacific and South Pacific.

Characteristics

A large parrot with red, yellow, and blue plumage. They have a very strong beak.

Fun Fact

Their habitat has been reduced by the logging of large nesting trees and the illegal chick trade, although conservation efforts are successfully recovering their populations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Scarlet Macaw live in Costa Rica?
The Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) lives in primarily in the Central Pacific and South Pacific.
What are the characteristics of the Scarlet Macaw?
A large parrot with red, yellow, and blue plumage. They have a very strong beak.
What is a fun fact about the Scarlet Macaw?
Their habitat has been reduced by the logging of large nesting trees and the illegal chick trade, although conservation efforts are successfully recovering their populations.
Which Historia chocolate features the Scarlet Macaw on its packaging?
Dark Chocolate 55%, Dark Chocolate 70% - Passion Fruit 80g, Dark Chocolate 70% - Strawberry & Vanilla 80g, Dark Chocolate 70% Organic 100g, Dark Chocolate 70% - Amaretto 80g, Dark Chocolate 70% - Blueberry & Almonds 80g, Dark Chocolate 70% - Himalayan Salt 80g, Dark Chocolate 70% - Raspberry & Almonds 80g, Dark Chocolate 70% - Ginger & Lemon 80g feature the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) on its packaging, celebrating Costa Rica's biodiversity.