Category: Birdwatching

Scarlet Macaw: A Symphony of Color and Sound

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This YouTube video and related text was written and produced by the World Parrot Trust.

Brilliant red, yellow, and blue plumage make the Scarlet Macaw one of the most recognizable parrots on Earth. But beyond its striking appearance lies a fascinating rainforest specialist with powerful social bonds, remarkable intelligence, and a vital role in the ecosystems of Central and South America.

In this species profile, we explore the natural history of the Scarlet Macaw, from its life high in the forest canopy to its unique feeding behaviors and lifelong partnerships. Discover how these iconic parrots navigate the tropical forests

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After a Century With Only One Sighting, Indonesia’s Blue-fronted Lorikeet Found in Unexplored Forest

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

Hidden in the remote highlands of Mount Kapalatmada in Buru, Indonesia, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet has reemerged after going missing for more than a decade. Only documented once in the past hundred years, the elusive parrot species was spotted in April during a 14-day trek, carefully tucked away in the island’s most unexplored and challenging landscape.

Led by Indonesian mountaineering group Kanal Buru and expedition leader Handoko, a team that included members of American Bird Conservancy (ABC), Birdtour Asia, and Yayasan Planet Indonesia witnessed and snapped the first photographs of the

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American Woodcock: Timberdoodle

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The plump, big-eyed, long-billed, and short-legged American Woodcock (Scolopax minor) is an odd study in contrasts. Like the related Wilson’s Snipe, it’s a shorebird far from shore, often heard but rarely seen, and has earned colorful folk names such as “timberdoodle” and “bogsucker” through its unlikely habits and habitats. This strange, shy species is well worth seeking out, if only to observe the males’ enchanting flight display.

Woodcocks are best sought in late winter and early spring, in the crepuscular (twilight) hours of early morning or evening. The best places

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