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A vibrant watercolor scarlet macaw perched on a thin branch against a plain white background

About this illustration

This detailed watercolor illustration features a vivid plumaged scarlet macaw perched on a natural branch, isolated on clean white paper. It is ideal for wildlife content, educational materials, tropical decor and bird themed design projects.

Prompt: “watercolor painting of a scarlet macaw perched on a branch, vivid red, yellow and blue feathers on white paper” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, has natural watercolor rendering, anatomically correct macaw features, clean composition, and only minor subtle softness from the watercolor medium.

Also searched as: scarlet macaw watercolor · parrot illustration · tropical bird art · bird on branch painting · vibrant wildlife art

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this watercolor scarlet macaw illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Watercolor Scarlet Macaw” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/watercolor-scarlet-macaw-681c4231) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1600 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “watercolor painting of a scarlet macaw perched on a branch, vivid red, yellow and blue feathers on white paper” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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