The Scarlet Macaw is a pretty uncommon sight in Costa Rica. It is a huge bird, and loud when calling other birds. I took these pictures of the Macaw in Rio Cuarto, on May 20th, 2017 during a Photography Workshop with To The Wonder. Alvaro Cubero, our wildlife photography guide explained that Green and Scarlet Macaws do not hybridize in the wild, however in this refuge, a pair of Macaws have been interbreeding in the last few years, resulting in hybrids being born.
In-flight picture of the Hybrid, showing the red belly, yellow underside of the wing, and the orangish color of the tail underside when seen against sunlight
In-flight picture of the Hybrid, showing the red tail upperside, blue and yellow wings, and red face
The plumage of this bird is so vivid in coloration. Observe the huge feet and claws of this parrot.
