Hello my name
is Sierra!

Ara macao

I am a 19 year old Scarlet Macaw who entered into The Friends of the Aviary's foster program in August of 2024. I was one of the first birds to come into the program, with my friends Oscar, Winston, and Merlin when our owner passed away.

I've been staying with one of The Aviary's Board Members until I can find a more permanent foster or adoptive home.

Taking care of a macaw like me is a lot of work! All birds require lots of attention and enrichment, but a bird my size needs the most. Us Scarlet Macaws have very strong beaks. I enjoy cracking open almonds and walnuts in their shells as well as lots of softwood I can shred.

Likes

Chewing up wooden toys and saying Hello when the phone rings.

Dislikes

Bigger crowds
and baths

Fav Foods

Red Peppers
Walnuts & Almonds

What I Can Say

Hello, Sierra, Yum, Ouch, Be Nice, What?

Friends

I used to live with dogs and have bird siblings in my foster home!

About Me and Other
Scarlet Macaws

Did you know that there are between 50,000 and 499,999 wild Scarlet Macaws? They can be seen mainly in South America including Mexico, Brazil, Columbia, Bolivia, and Peru. Often they perch high in the tops of trees to nest and mate for life, but can also be seen in savannahs!

When it comes to the age of companion birds, the general rule of thumb is the bigger the bird, the longer they could live. Scarlets and other macaws are the largest companion birds and can live in most cases about 75 years. The oldest recorded macaw, a Blue & Gold named Charlie the Curser was 114/115 when she died. It was believed that she was owned by Sir Winston Churchill, the UK Prime Minister during WWII, but others say he actually owned an African Grey!

According to the IUCN Red List, Scarlet Macaws are of Least Concern. However, this does not mean that their population is not affected. Habitat loss and the illegal pet trade are the two biggest factors impacting these beautiful birds.

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What I'm up to Now

I am being fostered by a FOTA Board Member

Right now, I'm adjusting to my new surroundings. I've gotten used to my new home, different people, food and started training.

I'm not ready for adoption yet, since I still have some health issues that need to be investigated further, but I have come such a long way thanks to a safe and loving environment!

I'm excited for this next chapter in my life!

Interested in Adopting Me?

Apply on our Website!

Even though I'm not ready yet you can still express interest!

Interested in Donating to My Care?

Donate!