macaw: Quick Facts

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A scarlet macaw with bright red, yellow, and blue feathers perches on a branch surrounded by green leaves.

Blue and yellow macaw flying with wings spread, showing vibrant blue, yellow, and green feathers against a blurred green background.

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Five blue and yellow macaws (Ara ararauna) perch on wooden structures inside an enclosure at the National Zoological Park in Delhi, India.

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Observe a scarlet macaw using its beak and talons to obtain food

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