(Full Interview) Government Moves Closer to Protecting Scarlet Macaw Habitat Near Red Bank The Briceño Administration is advancing plans to establish a protected area for scarlet macaws near Red Bank Village, following years of consultations with residents, private landowners, and tour operators. Minister of Sustainable Development Orlando Habet says Cabinet discussions on the proposal began several years ago, aimed at preserving critical macaw habitat along the river system. Read More Here: htt

6.3K views · 38 reactions | Found in tropical rainforests throughout Central and South America, the scarlet macaw has long been threatened by habitat destruction, poaching and the illegal pet trade. As agricultural production increased, forests were cleared to make room for ranches and fields, while wild birds were captured for the pet industry.  Every single Macaw in captivity is genetically related to Macaws in the wild. Macaws are not domesticated. | Feathered Friends | Facebook