The Animal Sensemaker

Great Green Macaw: picky eaters and favourite trees

The Animal Sensemaker

Show Notes

Found across Central and South America, the Great Green Macaw is the world’s second largest. Despite having a lush rainforest to choose from though, the macaw quite particular when it comes to food and nesting sites.

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