PANTANAL, Brazil - Hyacinth macaws in their cobalt-blue splendor descended on palm trees like exalted angels as we sat in our unpretentious fishing camp along the Rio Piquiri. The birds appeared in ...

It's a delight—a "dream come true" for residents of a city where the colorful macaw is used everywhere in logos, clothing, ...

From ancient trade routes across the Andes to cutting-edge remote nest cameras in Peru, macaws have long captured human attention. New research reveals both their cultural significance in pre-Inca ...

In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, flocks of colorful macaws that once brightened city skies now face disappearing nest sites — and with them, a unique urban bond.

Kym Morse, an experienced birder and staff member with the Big Bend Natural History Association, told Chron she happened to be in the right place at precisely the right time. She captured striking ...

Scarlet macaws raised in a wildlife rescue center are released from the top of a hill over-looking the Guatemalan jungle. The hope is that they’ll find food straightaway, and join up with members of ...

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When trying to fit in, it’s not uncommon for humans to watch other humans interacting to get an idea of how they themselves should behave. This is what’s known as third-party imitation, and it’s ...

A few months ago, I shared a study about parrots’ wasteful eating habits, which found that approximately half of the foods they handled ended up on the floor (more here). Wasting food doesn’t make ...

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TWO macaws, two cockatoos and six doves have been stolen from a wildlife park in Sydney's west by a man with bolt cutters. The blue and yellow macaws, valued at $6000 each, were among 10 birds taken ...