Animals of the rainforest

Animal

Habitat/layer lived in

Interesting facts

Macaw Parrot

Found within the emergent and canopy layer of the rainforest.

Macaw parrots lay up to 4 eggs a year, in the holes of dead canopy trees. These parrots can live up to 50 years in the wild. They live in big family groups, and are very sociable animals. Macaw's are very clever birds - In captivity people often teach them how to talk!