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.

Scarlet Macaw Hybrid - Ara macao - Lapa Roja, Lapa Colorada, Guacamayo Rojo, Híbrida (2)
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
Scarlet Macaw Hybrid - Ara macao - Lapa Roja, Lapa Colorada, Guacamayo Rojo, Híbrida (1)
In-flight picture of the Hybrid, showing the red tail upperside, blue and yellow wings, and red face
Scarlet Macaw - Ara macao - Lapa Roja, Lapa Colorada, Guacamayo Rojo
The plumage of this bird is so vivid in coloration. Observe the huge feet and claws of this parrot.

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