We had to wait for quite a long time before the macaws descended to the river bank to "lick" salt and minerals from the clay. Here we can see a flock of red-and-green macaws. These live in tropical lowland areas, just like here, Close to rivers and clearings in much of central South America. It generally subsists from nuts and fruits. The breeding season varies from November to March and the female lays up to three eggs. She broods on them for 28 days and the fledgelings do not leave the nest until after 90 or 100 Days.