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How has the Scarlet Macaw made a comeback in Costa Rica? The Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) has rebounded in Costa Rica thanks to conservation efforts, habitat restoration, and breeding programmes. Once nearly wiped out due to deforestation and poaching, the species is now...
Scarlet Macaws Making a Costa Rican Comeback: The Return of a God. Depicted as the fiery god of light, Itzamna, in ancient Mayan legends, the scarlet macaw (Ara macao) is unmistakable. With a wingspan of nearly five feet and a squawk that can’t be ignored, these majestic birds are crowd pleasers that seem to love the attention.