Red and blue macaws,
guides call them chicos.
Babies born from macaws
used for research.
The chicos know
where food comes from.
They fly in the dining room
sit on your shoulder
beg for food--easy pickings.
Pretty birds
next to your plate
a delightful treat.
At the Tambopata Research Center ( www.perunature.com)scientists study macaw behavior at the world's largest clay lick.
Have you heard the old adage that birds of a feather flock together? For today's poem, can you write one about feathers? Have fun.
