Scarlet Macaw Couple Preen Each Other

Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, December 2024.
A raucous and loving bird couple preen each other's feathers simultaneously.
The video also reveals the nest that the pair has established in the cavity of a large rain forest tree.

A few fun facts about this very fun to watch bird;
Scarlet macaws make very loud, high and sometimes low-pitched, throaty squawks, squeaks and screams designed to carry many kilometers to call for their groups.
The scarlet macaw can live up to 75 or even 90 years in captivity, although a more typical lifespan is 40 to 50 years.
Scarlet macaws are monogamous birds, with individuals remaining with one partner throughout their lives.
These clips were shot on a Lumix FZ 1000 by Spelman Evans Downer of Turquoise MultiMedia.