Military Macaw vs Scarlet Macaw

The Military Macaw and the Scarlet Macaw can be distinguished primarily by their plumage. The Military Macaw is mostly green with a red forehead, while the Scarlet Macaw is predominantly red with blue and yellow on the wings. Both species are large macaws with strong bills and long tails.

Look for the overall body color: green for the Military Macaw and red for the Scarlet Macaw. Note the red forehead of the Military Macaw compared to the all-red head of the Scarlet Macaw.

The Military Macaw has a mostly green body with a red forehead, while the Scarlet Macaw is primarily red with blue and yellow on its wings.