Act Now to Save Belize’s Scarlet Macaws
Only 150 breeding pairs survive in Belize—your support funds rangers, rescues, and critical care.
With only 150 breeding pairs left in the wilds of Belize, every dollar helps save these birds from literal extinction. Population collapse is imminent and every adult macaw and chick needs to be guarded and cared for. Your donation will fund the most important aspects of this cause, including funding more rangers to patrol the thousands of acres of the Chiquibul Forest, essential equipment like boots, tents, surveillance equipment, supplies to care for rescued macaws, like special formula chicks need until mature. The funds will be used and adapted to current needs with precision and flexibility. Absolutely 100% of your donation goes to this (and every) NTOTA cause.
Conservation That Delivers Real Results
In 2025, conservation efforts in the Chiquibul Ecosystem achieved remarkable success. Through intensive nest monitoring, anti-poaching vigilance, veterinary care, and hands-on species management, 40 Scarlet Macaw chicks successfully fledged into the wild—one of the most successful breeding seasons recorded in over a decade Scarlet Macaw Report 2025 This success did not happen by chance.
SCARLET MACAW SUPPORT
NTOTA is proud to be a supporter of FCD Belize and their Scarlet Macaw Program. The FCD Rangers monitor tens of thousands of acres of the Chiquibul Forest and protect a fragile population of Scarlet Macaws who use this area for breeding, hatching and rearing their chicks. This effort, with the collaboration and support of
We Heart Feeding Baby Macaws
NTOTA loves the Scarlet Macaws of Belize and feels an especially strong urge to nurture the chicks rescued from the hands of poachers trying to sell these vulnerable birds into the illegal pet trade. The best way to nourish these small birds is with specially developed baby bird “formula” or food until they are
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Save the Scarlet Macaws of Belize
Join us in our mission to Save the Scarlet Macaws of Belize, one of the most vibrant and endangered bird species in the region. With fewer than 150 breeding pairs remaining in the wild, these majestic birds face imminent threats from poaching and habitat loss.
Volunteer
FCD Rangers guard, rescue, and care for Scarlet Macaws and their rescued chicks with help from BWRC. Both efforts are essential to preventing total extinction. And you can help, volunteering as a Scarlet Macaw Ambassador. For more information about FCD opportunities click HERE and apply for internship opportunities with BWRC here.
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Raise awareness about the Scarlet Macaws using your social media accounts. Share the movie, photos, the story of the macaws with your friends and family, and encourage them to join the cause. Utilize the hashtags #ScarletMacawsofBelize, #SavetheMacaws, and #SaveBelizeMacaws to reach a wider audience and help create momentum.