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

Red fronted macaw chick showing the hatch process…you can hear the chick squeaking and then when he stops he pushes through some more of the shell…hard work for them and you can see how exhausted he is at the end…that is why we let them rest for two hours before we give them fluids. 🐣🥰🐣 | Alymara Macaws - Our Macaw Heaven

Nico, a red-fronted macaw, is munching on a peanut – his special snack for World Parrot Day! 🥜 Red-fronted macaws are one of 390 parrot species found around the globe, and they call the dry scrub forests of Bolivia home. Sadly, they’re also critically endangered, and they need our help now more than ever. Their numbers are rapidly declining due to illegal wildlife trafficking and conflicts with local farmers, who often see them as pests. But there’s hope. 💚 By learning about parrot species lik