What type of fruit does the Scarlet Makaw eat?
Scarlet Macaws are native to the rainforests of Central and South America, and their diet primarily consists of fruits, nuts, seeds, and tree blossoms. They are especially fond of fruits such as papayas, bananas, mangoes, and cashews. They also eat coconuts, guava, and passion fruit, among others. Besides fruits, they sometimes consume flowers and nectar from various trees and plants, and also feed on insects and clay licks to obtain essential minerals and nutrients.