Sunday, 3 November 2013

Some Colorful Birds in the World

1. Scarlet Macaw Native to tropical South America, Scarlet Macaw is a large sized parrot with very prominent red, yellow and blue colors. It has a whitish skin patch around it eyes and bill and has a very long tail. The legs and feet are black and the beak is dark black at the bottom though the upper part of it is light. The lifetime ranges between 4 to 5 decades but can be longer in captivity. They practice monogamy, make their nests in the hollow areas of the trees and both care for their younger ones.They can fly with high speed and often do it in pairs or in small groups. Their squeaks and screams can be very loud and noisy for communicating with their groups. Their diet comprises fruit (even before they are actually ripe), nuts and seeds.....................Some Colorful Birds in the World

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