A few more Macaws
Oct 1, 2019 05:52:43 #
The majority of macaws are endangered in the wild and a few are extinct. The greatest problems threatening the macaw population are the rapid rate of deforestation and illegal trapping for the bird trade. Prehistoric Native Americans in the American Southwest farmed macaws in establishments known as "feather factories".
Naples Zoo, Nov 2018
Military Macaw by Paul Sager, on Flickr
International trade of all macaw species is regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES). Some species of macaws, such as the scarlet macaw (Ara macao), are listed in the CITES Appendix I and may not be lawfully traded for commercial purposes.
Brevard Zoo, Nov 2018
Hyacinth and Military Macaws
Macaws eat a variety of foods including seeds, nuts, fruits, palm fruits, leaves, flowers, and stems. Wild species may forage widely, over 100 km (62 mi) for some of the larger species, in search of seasonally available foods.
Naples Zoo, Nov 2018
Military Macaw
In certain regions, wild macaws eat foods that contain toxic or caustic substances which they are able to digest. Some researchers have suggested that parrots and macaws in the Amazon Basin eat clay from exposed river banks to neutralize these toxins. Other theories identify the clay-eating behavior as a source of Sodium, or a source of Calcium, or a source of vitamin B12. The birds haven't yet explained.
Brookfield Zoo, Dec 2018
Green-winged Macaw
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Naples Zoo, Nov 2018
Military Macaw by Paul Sager, on Flickr
International trade of all macaw species is regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES). Some species of macaws, such as the scarlet macaw (Ara macao), are listed in the CITES Appendix I and may not be lawfully traded for commercial purposes.
Brevard Zoo, Nov 2018
Hyacinth and Military Macaws
Macaws eat a variety of foods including seeds, nuts, fruits, palm fruits, leaves, flowers, and stems. Wild species may forage widely, over 100 km (62 mi) for some of the larger species, in search of seasonally available foods.
Naples Zoo, Nov 2018
Military Macaw
In certain regions, wild macaws eat foods that contain toxic or caustic substances which they are able to digest. Some researchers have suggested that parrots and macaws in the Amazon Basin eat clay from exposed river banks to neutralize these toxins. Other theories identify the clay-eating behavior as a source of Sodium, or a source of Calcium, or a source of vitamin B12. The birds haven't yet explained.
Brookfield Zoo, Dec 2018
Green-winged Macaw
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Oct 1, 2019 19:09:15 #
These are beautiful shots. Macaws are intelligent birds with a lot of personality!
Oct 1, 2019 19:50:02 #
Oct 2, 2019 05:34:27 #
Oct 2, 2019 08:22:46 #
Thank you cedymock, Bob, B_meyer5.55NY, Ken, Carol, Erik, Jack! I've never been around these birds except in zoos. I can see how / why people will have them as pets, except for maybe their ear-splitting calls.
Oct 2, 2019 09:50:10 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The majority of macaws are endangered in the wild ... (show quote)
They are all beautiful Pau...Thx for the narratives as well. So sharp!
Oct 2, 2019 10:02:52 #
These guys greeted me, too, when I visited the zoo several months ago. Sure are pretty. 
Oct 2, 2019 11:06:55 #
Oct 2, 2019 11:59:24 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
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These are fabulous portraits Paul.....another winner !
Oct 2, 2019 12:19:05 #
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