The document summarizes a study on the movement and behavior of scarlet macaws during the post-fledging dependence period. Key findings include: - Young macaws have two distinct phases after fledging - a initial phase where they only interact with parents/siblings, and a second phase where they integrate into flocks and range more widely. - Mangrove forests are heavily used immediately after fledging and warrant protection. - Cattle ranching lands are also extensively used, so macaw conservation and cattle production can be compatible. - The post-fledging period is sensitive for development, so conditions are difficult to replicate in captivity and releases carry disease/behavior risks. Ext