Scarlet macaws are native to the tropical rainforest areas of Central and South America. Its preferred habitat is humid evergreen forests at elevations from about 1,000 to 3,000 feet. In the wild, it dwells mostly in the canopy and topmost layers of the trees. Scarlet macaws are elegant beautiful coloured animals of the rainforest. This bird's impressively large beak is powerful. If annoyed, it can bite. This bird may not be a great fit for families with children who are too young to understand bird warning signs or boundaries.Scarlet macaws have a particular diet they have to follow for example: Nuts, leaves, berries, and seeds from the rainforest make up the bulk of the scarlet macaw's diet. Its strong, hooked beak is perfect for breaking nuts and seeds.