Schoen: Mating Behavior

          

             Scarlet Macaw

               Ara macoa

42^o03’54.51”N, 71^o35’04.25”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.