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Scarlet macaws were important to the ancient Maya, who used their vivid feathers for royal headdresses & ceremonial purposes. The first king of #Copan was even named Great Sun First Quetzal Macaw.
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A project called #Macaw Mountain aims to breed these gorgeous birds and repopulate them throughout the Copan valley. They've achieved some success, and today you can see these brilliant #birds flying freely around the ancient city.
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