Macaw

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This week's Brilliant bird is a macaw.

Facts:

Scientific name: Ara macao

Lifespan: 50 years

Length: 79-97 cm

Height: 33 inches

Diet: seeds, nuts, fruits, berries and leaf buds

Fun Facts:

They can mimic human speech.

Macaws can live for a long time.

They can see a 300-degree range.

* Credits to wiki and animalfactguide.com