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Preening session
A Scarlet macaw (Ara macao) sitting on a branch with a tail feather in its claw during a morning preening session , Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
Scarlet macawAra macaopreeningtail featherfeather in clawtree trunksitting on branchparrotwildlifenatureOsa PeninsulaCosta Rica
God's Child
on August 1, 2022One colorful, photogenic "show bird!"
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7/31/2022
Franks-Focus
on August 1, 2022Excellent shot of this colorful fellow doing his best to maintain a presentable appearance.
Byron Fair Photography
on July 31, 2022Beautiful.
Greg&Rose Photography
on July 31, 2022Superb timing and wonderful shot
Lgood
on July 31, 2022It seems that the preening they do takes some times to keep them looking as beautiful as they do. I can only imagine that it was a lot of fun to watch them. Superb capture Terry!
Judith Sparhawk
on July 31, 2022Preening all those long tail feathers makes me think of women who have kept their beautiful hair really really long, and have to tend it (preen it) all the time. I love that you were able to watch these macaws in their daily life, just doing what they do, clearly not disturbing them in the process.
Kevin Poynor
on July 31, 2022Beautiful shot!
Donna McCommon
on July 31, 2022What an interesting shot! Beautiful colors.
fotoeffects
on July 31, 2022Very interesting to see how the macaw can grasp its feathers for preening; fabulous timing, Terry!
Guest
on July 31, 2022Terry, This is a terrific photo you captured of this Macaw preening itself.