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This species has the most vibrant plumage of all flamingo species.

Whittled down by habitat loss, trapping for the pet trade and persecution as crop pests, there are only 1,500 to 7,000 mature blue-winged macaws left in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

In spite of their bright colours, macaws are camouflaged in the forest canopy as they blend in with the colourful fruits and flowers they feed on. The chestnut-fronted macaw is found throughout Central and South America.

Hailing from the forests of Central America, the great green macaw is Critically Endangered with only 500 to 1,000 mature individuals surviving in the wild.

The hyacinth macaw stands out as the largest of all parrots at 1 m long, attractively cloaked in cobalt blue feathers.

The military macaw’s curious name is inspired by the green hue of its feathers, similar to the colour of military uniforms. Ranging from Mexico to Argentina, it makes a throaty roar that carries for long distances.

Like other parrots, the northern red-shouldered macaw moves around in flocks, seeking out seeds, fruits, and flowers. These gregarious birds are also known to raid crops and rice fields.

Widespread in Central and South America, the red-and-green macaw resembles the better-known scarlet macaw except that it has green instead of yellow wing coverts.

The red-bellied macaw of South America eats Mauritia palm fruits almost exclusively, expertly peeling away the scaly husk with its hooked bill, muscular tongue and dexterous toes.

The critically endangered red-fronted macaw is only found in the Andean valleys of three rivers in Bolivia, with about 272 mature individuals in the wild.

Named for its unique spoon-shaped bill, the roseate spoonbill has attractive pink plumage and a defined carmine wing patch. The bare green skin on its head takes on a yellowish hue during the breeding season.

They are what they eat – scarlet ibises feed on crayfish, crabs and aquatic insects which give their plumage the bright red colour.

A macaw’s beak can crack the hardest nut and even crush your finger. Its flexible and scaly tongue contains a bone.

The sun parakeet is green on the wings, scarlet on the breast and golden orange on the head and neck. This brilliant mix of colours is characteristic of their genus Aratinga, a group of “mini-macaws” found predominantly in northeastern Brazil.