In the towering rainforests of South America, this scarlet-and-emerald giant sweeps across the canopy with thunderous wingbeats. It feeds on hard nuts, seeds, and mineral-rich clay, using its formidable bill to unlock foods beyond the reach of most creatures. What makes it extraordinary is its role as a long-range forest gardener — carrying large seeds far from parent trees, it helps regenerate jungles on a grand scale. Bold, brilliant, and far-traveling, yet an indispensable architect of the Amazon’s future.
Red-and-green Macaw 👇
