I took the photo of the Yellow-tailed Macaw on 2 September 2007 at Rhenen Zoo. The photo recently edited, so NEVER throw away old photos you never know when you can do something with them.
The species lives in evergreen forests in tropical rainforests, from Mexico to the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Brazil.
The parrot is found from lowlands at sea level to an altitude of 500 metres above sea level. The species used to occur up to an altitude of 1,000 metres, but the yellow-winged macaw has been greatly reduced in numbers and range.
Causes are habitat destruction and collection of specimens for the exotic animal trade. The bird is still found on the island of Coiba National Park (Panama).
The animal has an extensive diet, this diet consists of seeds/pits, fruits, bark and insects. This animal will also lick clay to maintain their salt content.
Hi my name is Johan Zuijdam,
I live in beautiful Roden (Drenthe) I like to walk through nature and take pictures of what I encounter, not only nature but also festivals. I then take photos with my phone when I get back home and edit the photos digitally, ..
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