Macaw
Macaws are large, colourful parrots known for their impressive size, loud calls, and strong bonds with their owners. They need plenty of space, enrichment, and experienced handling....
80–100 cm
1–1.7 kg
50–80 years
Moderate — regular beak and nail trimming, bathing, large cage cleaning
Very high — minimum 4 hours out of cage daily
Central and South America
Vivid colours — scarlet, blue and gold, green wing, hyacinth
Large
Temperament
Intelligent, social, loud, demanding, affectionate
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Very high — minimum 4 hours out of cage daily. They need large flight space, climbing, and constant enrichment.
Grooming: Moderate — regular beak and nail trimming, bathing, large cage cleaning.
Coat: Vivid colours — scarlet, blue and gold, green wing, hyacinth
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Feather plucking, proventricular dilatation disease (PDD), macaw wasting syndrome, respiratory infections
Origin
Central and South America
Size category
Large
About the Macaw
Macaws are large, colourful parrots known for their impressive size, loud calls, and strong bonds with their owners. They need plenty of space, enrichment, and experienced handling.
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