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Scarlet Macaw

The truth About Tropical Birds

May 12th 2010
The Parque de Aves, just a short ride outside of Copan, has a short trail next to the river where large enclosures are the homes for various tropical birds. The first enclosure protects about 20 or so scarlet macaws. Visitors can walk right through the enclosure, and be one with the birds. I thought I might be greeted as an old friend, perhaps, but no, these birds tried to drive me away with t ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Honduras » Western » Copán Ruinas

Honduran Flag Once part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a ha... ... read more
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