Mexico’s scarlet macaw subspecies, Ara macao cyanoptera, form monogamous pairs that return to the same nests year after year, making them a prime target for the illegal wildlife trade. With their numbers already in decline through habitat loss, conservationists are taking unusual but effective measures to ensure that this endangered species has a chance at survival. Learn more: https://on.natgeo.com/3zOOtyz | National Geographic

Greetings from Nico, the red-fronted macaw! These macaws are native to Bolivia and play a vital role in their ecosystem. Red-fronted macaws eat a variety of plant types, including several species of cactus. By doing so, they help to disperse seeds and encourage plant growth. During your next Columbus Zoo and Aquarium visit, say hi to Nico at Jack Hanna’s Animal Encounters Village! | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The Great Green Macaw or the Buffon’s Macaw Wild population: 1,500-2,000 IUCN Red Listed as Endangered Since 1970s this species has had declining populations in a once prevalent populated area on the Caribbean slope in South America. The main cause of this is the loss of forest habitat, more specifically the destruction of Mountain Almond trees which they rely on for feeding and nesting. Macaw Recovery Network The Macaw Recovery Network support this species of macaw alongside the Scarlet macaw,