Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Schoen: Mating Behavior

          
             Scarlet Macaw
               Ara macoa
42o03’54.51”N, 71o35’04.25”W

Scarlet macaws are monogamous and mate for life. Mates perform mutual preening, while mating behavior typically consists of the birds licking each other’s faces and biting each other’s necks. Also, males are known to be quite aggressive during mating season.


              




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