Scarlet Macaws

February 10, 2011
A red and yellow parrot perched on a tree branch

Q: What is LOUD, BIG, BOLD, BEAUTIFUL AND COLORED LIKE A RAINBOW?

A: Scarlet Macaws flying over Pavones.


We owe every glimpse of these gorgeous birds to the efforts of The Ara Project.


Read an article by Dale Forbes about his work with the project on his birding blogs.


*photo of one by La Ponderosa’s pool

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