The Real Macaw offers bird lovers the rare opportunity to enjoy these beautiful birds in their natural habitats rather than in pet stores and cages.

They are the world's macaws -- long tailed parrots that are both greatly beloved -- and terribly endangered. And, for the most part, poorly understood.

Wildlife adventures are becoming increasingly popular for "eco-tourists" interested in seeing and saving some of the planet's most endangered animals.

Discover amazing birds -- from hummingbirds and peregrine falcons to parrots and barn owls -- on NATURE's "Extraordinary Birds."