In the sun-drenched rainforests of Central and South America, these blazing giants streak across the canopy in pairs, their calls echoing far beyond the treetops. They feed on fruits, nuts, and clay-rich soils, cracking the hardest shells with powerful bills honed by evolution. What makes them extraordinary is their role as long-distance forest planters — carrying large seeds across vast stretches of jungle, they help regenerate trees that few other animals can disperse. A riot of red, blue, and gold in flight, yet enduring architects of the rainforest’s future.
Scarlet Macaws 👇
