Macaw

Macaw
Originally uploaded by MichaelDuquetteFowler

The Scarlet Macaw is native to humid evergreen forests in the American tropics. Range extends from extreme south-eastern Mexico to Amazonian Peru, Bolivia and Brazil in lowlands up to 1,640 ft up to 3,281 ft. It has been widely extirpated by habitat destruction and capture for the parrot trade, but locally it remains fairly common.

The Scarlet Macaw can live up to 75 years in captivity, although, a more typical lifespan is 40 to 50 years. They mate for life and newborns typically stay in the nest for up to 2 years!

This pair calls Don Lulo's place home. Don runs a horseback & eco tour for visiting the Nauyaca Waterfalls. If you ever find your self in Domincal - it's a must do activity. http://www.cataratasnauyaca.com/