Blue & Gold Macaws are one of the larger
Macaws. They are extremely intelligent and sociable companion parrots. They have
beautiful brilliant coloring. They are as inquisitive as a kitten and playful as a
puppy. They are also very good talkers and most have large vocabularies. Blue
and Gold Macaws make excellent family birds and most interact well with the entire
family and enjoy interacting and showing off for everyone. Probably the
most sociable and easiest to work with of the larger macaws. Most enjoy cuddling or laying on their back in your arms.
Origin: South America .............Length:
35.5"
Weight...............................1250 - 1700 grams
The Green-winged Macaw's
natural habitat runs from eastern Panama in Central America south across
northern South America, east of the Andes, to Bolivia, Brazil and
Paraguay.
Even though the Green-winged Macaw is one of the
largest of the macaw family, it is considered to be one of the gentlest.
This bird is often confused with the Scarlet Macaw because of the large
amount of red feathering. However the Scarlet has a broad band of yellow
feathers across the back rather than green ones like this bird has.
Scarlet Macaws have no facial feather lines on their face.
Origin: South America
Length:
32 - 36"
Weight............1000 grams
Personality wise, the
Scarlet Macaw can be quite a fiery bird and needs a firm hand.
After making that statement I must tell you there are exceptions.
Some can be wonderful, gentle, loving pets. They are a macaw for
the experienced. Not for a beginner.
Scarlet Macaws originate in the humid lowland
subtropical rain forests, open woodlands, river edges, and savannas of
Central and South America. The habitat of the Central American Scarlet
Macaw runs through the extreme eastern and southern regions of Mexico
and Panama, but also through Guatemala and Belize, while the South
American population has an extensive range that covers the Amazon Basin;
extending to Peru east of the Andes, to Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Origin: South America
Length:
36"
Weight...1400 - 1900 grams
The Great Green Macaw, Ara
ambiguus, also known as Buffon's Macaw, is a Central American parrot
found in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia, and Ecuador. Two
isolated subspecies are recognized, the nominate form is found in
Central America to Northern Colombia, while the A. a. guayaquilensis is
found in Ecuador and possibly south-western Colombia. They are the
largest parrots in their natural range
Highly endangered birds, the Buffon's Macaw (also
known as the Great Green or Grand Military Macaw) are extremely rare in
the wild. Though this macaw has been quite scarce they have proven to be
good breeders in captivity. Today the Buffon's Macaw is not only
becoming more available, but a few captive bred birds have also been
re-introduced into the wild in some areas of its native habitation.
As a pet the Buffon's Macaw is quite
docile and affectionate. Even breeding pairs have been known to be
friendly. Like all macaws they are also quite intelligent and
inquisitive. They are considered to be fair talkers and are excellent at
learning tricks. These birds are very social and make wonderful pets.
They also make a great aviary bird as they enjoy the company of a flock.
In the wild they are seldom seen alone.
