Scarlet macaws have the widest range of all macaw species, they are found from southern Mexico to Central South America. Two subspecies of scarlet macaws exist: Ara Macao Cyanoptera from Mexico to Costa Rica which has a large yellow band on the wings, and Ara Macao Macao from Costa Rica to Central South America with very little yellow on the wings.
Costa Rica’s remaining Scarlet Macaws are found in only two viable populations, both on the Pacific coast. The population found on the Osa Peninsula is the largest and consists of approximately 700 scarlet macaws. The second viable Costa Rican Scarlet Macaw population is found in the Central Pacific Conservation Area, an area which includes Carara National Park and Guacalillo Mangrove Reserve. Several additional relict populations exist in other areas of Costa Rica, including Palo Verde National Park and La Amistad Conservation Area, however they consist of few individuals.
Most of the Scarlet Macaws of Central Pacific Costa Rica roost in Guacalillo Mangrove Reserve near Carara National Park. They awake between 5-7 am and fly in pairs or family groups along three fly-routes to feed. The first fly route (Tárcoles) follows the beach and macaws gather in large groups near the local town, Tárcoles to feed on beach almond seeds. The second fly-route (Central) leads to or behind Carara National Park. The last fly route (Rio) follows the Tárcoles River to the north of Carara National Park. In both the Central and Rio fly-routes, the macaws may feed on native forest fruits in exotic Teak or Melina plantations.
Scarlet Macaws are very social and apart from feeding in groups they may also gather in flocks of 50 or more birds in large trees to play, fight, and preen themselves and their partner.
In the afternoon the macaws return to the mangrove reserve, but may stop en route to feed and socialize before arriving at the mangroves to roost.
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Costa Rica’s remaining Scarlet Macaws are found in only two viable populations, both on the Pacific coast. The population found on the Osa Peninsula is the largest and consists of approximately 700 scarlet macaws. The second viable Costa Rican Scarlet Macaw population is found in the Central Pacific Conservation Area, an area which includes Carara National Park and Guacalillo Mangrove Reserve. Several additional relict populations exist in other areas of Costa Rica, including Palo Verde National Park and La Amistad Conservation Area, however they consist of few individuals.
Most of the Scarlet Macaws of Central Pacific Costa Rica roost in Guacalillo Mangrove Reserve near Carara National Park. They awake between 5-7 am and fly in pairs or family groups along three fly-routes to feed. The first fly route (Tárcoles) follows the beach and macaws gather in large groups near the local town, Tárcoles to feed on beach almond seeds. The second fly-route (Central) leads to or behind Carara National Park. The last fly route (Rio) follows the Tárcoles River to the north of Carara National Park. In both the Central and Rio fly-routes, the macaws may feed on native forest fruits in exotic Teak or Melina plantations.
Scarlet Macaws are very social and apart from feeding in groups they may also gather in flocks of 50 or more birds in large trees to play, fight, and preen themselves and their partner.
In the afternoon the macaws return to the mangrove reserve, but may stop en route to feed and socialize before arriving at the mangroves to roost.
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