Why Are Macaws On The Endangered Species List?
There are several reasons for the decline of Macaws in the wild. The main reason today is the destruction of the rain forest and other Macaw habitat. Without proper nesting sites, these parrots cannot breed. Another reason, of course, is the capture of Macaws for the pet trade. In the 1980s over one million parrots were reported captured in South and Central America to be sent to the United States, plus many many more for Europe and Asia.
