Green Macaw Balsa Ornament balsa-southernforest The red-earred slider gets its

The red-earred slider gets its name from the red marking around its ears

They have 4 stomachs but because their metabolism is so slow

sometimes over 500 miles

This apex predator has only the Orca to fear

They have 5 rows of 300 serated teeth and more than 12 ft of muscle

Green Macaw Balsa Ornament balsa-southernforest The red-earred slider gets itsThe green winged macaw is the second largest type of parrot. With fewer than 2500 adults alive right now they are critically endangered. This is due to habitat loss. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".