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Location:

Forest of Uco - by freshwater exhibit

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Scarlet Macaw

  • Huey (M) 5/31/1996 

  • Louie (M) 6/4/1996

Identifying Features:

Louie has tatooed dot on left cheek

History:

More Information:

  • Huey & Louie rotate on exhibit

  • Capable of flight - but they stay at exhibit for food and water

  • Taken off exhibit when it's too warm or windy

  • Uses strong bill to crush food and as additional limb

  • Eat mud from cliffs to obtain minerals that neutralize acid in system

  • Typical lifespan 40-50 years, but can live much longer

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