Scarlet Macaws in Flight (IMAGE) Wildlife Conservation Society Caption Researchers and conservationists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and other groups have helped to raise a bumper crop of scarlet macaw fledglings in the forests of Guatemala, where the species has become threatened by a combination of habitat destruction and poaching for the pet trade. Credit WCS Guatemala Program Usage Restrictions One time usage only. Must carry the following credit: WCS Guatemala Program License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.