These birds possess a brilliant plumage, and a coloring that is suited to the Amazon jungle with its bright fruits and flowers and vivid green canopies. Different species of macaws possess varying bright colour combinations, such as blue and gold or green and red, along with sporting beautiful long graceful tails. A macaw’s facial feather pattern is highly distinctive and thought to be as unique as a fingerprint. They have long toes and sharp claws which they use to latch onto branches and examine items, and their first and fourth toes point backward. They’ve also been observed using their powerful beak as a third leg!
Once they reach breeding age at around 3 to 4 years old, macaws will pick a partner and stay with them for life. What’s more, pairs spend a great deal of their time together, not only for breeding, but also to share food, groom and in caring for their young. They can also be observed flying close to each other (almost touching) throughout the forest canopy.
Macaws’ big size and vibrant colors make them hard to overlook. These social birds can create a racket when they feel so inclined, and their clownish ways are sure to draw attention. Although their large beaks can be intimidating, a well-socialized macaw can be a friendly and affectionate companion.
Macaws are beautiful birds, but they’re high-maintenance. They are recommended only for pet owners with experience caring for large parrots.
Yes, parrots do come back if they fly away. This is because of their natural needs for companionship. They are social animals and so their lives revolve around their flock, which you are an honorary member. So when it flies away, your parrot will likely want to come back home.
Parrots are social animals and are unhappy when left alone. They require company and need human interaction for a minimum of two hours a day while not being alone for longer than six or eight hours at the most. Your bird should spend enough time with you to feel like you are its flock, its companion.
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Care : Blue & Gold Macaws need a cage tall enough to prevent their tails and feathers from hitting the cage bottom, which may cause the tail feathers to bend or break so a potential owner should take space considerations into account. A Blue and Gold adult will measure 33 inches from beak to tail, wingspan can reach 40 inches or more.
Diet : Captive blue and gold macaws should get a varied diet consisting of as many different types of fresh fruits, vegetables as possible and a high quality pelleted diet. These birds have powerful jaw muscles, chewing and gnawing are necessary to keep their jaws healthy and in shape. Durable toys or exploratory toys with nooks and crannies provide mental enrichment as these birds get great satisfaction by breaking things open and pulling them apart.
Macaws can be prone to feather-destructive behaviors. If a complete veterinary exam rules out medical causes of feather plucking, boredom and/or lack of appropriate mental stimulation can be a cause. Offer your macaw an enriched environment with plenty of opportunities for play and exercise, such as a climbing nets and ropes, in addition to toys.
It is normal for a macaw to sneeze a few times a day to clear out dust or dander from its nares, which might be accompanied by a clear discharge. If the sneezing is persistent and/or the discharge is not a clear color, contact your avian veterinarian.
Large macaws have equally large vocalizations, and their squawks and screeches can be quite loud and ear piercing. A potential macaw owner needs to take a macaw’s large sound into consideration, especially if he or she lives in an apartment and/or has nearby neighbors. Macaws can be taught to talk and they might also be inclined to whistle or to imitate sounds and noises they hear inside and outside the home.
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