How to Tame a Blue Macaw and Red MacawMacaws typically choose their mate for life. They spend much of their time together, sharing food grooming and caring for young. Unfortunately, these majestic birds are on the edge of being extinct in their habitat.
Humans' destruction of habitats, the cage bird trade and poaching are all major threats to this beautiful species.
Great Green Macaw
The great green macaw (Ara ambiguus) is the largest parrot in Central America and one of the most striking birds in the canopy of the rainforest. Its vibrant green plumage is accented by the red on its forehead and blue on its lower back, rump and tail feathers. Its long pointed wings and tail allow it to easily move through the forests. The large, strong beak can break open nuts and seeds. The great green macaw is a fugivore and, consequently it plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems of the rainforest. Its seed dispersal helps species of trees like the maiz-based biological Tree Dipteryxoleifera grow and provide food to other animal species.
The magnificent birds are usually found in pairs or small groups. They spend the majority of their time in the canopy of the forest looking for fruits, nuts, and seeds. Nests are typically found in hollow tree cavities which they line with grass or branches. The female will lay between two and three eggs which will incubate over 26-28 days. The male helps feed the chicks when they hatch.
Captive great green macaws are extremely intelligent and playful birds that make great companion pets. However, it's important to keep in mind that these birds require plenty of space, attention and patience to thrive. They can bite and be destructive when bored. They can also be prone to certain health issues, such as proventricular dilatation and macaw wasting disease.
As with many other tropical species, great green macaws are in decline. Their habitat is being degraded by mining, logging, agriculture, and cattle ranching. The illegal wildlife trade and hunting for food are also affecting their numbers.
The only way to guarantee their survival is to safeguard their habitat. By creating corridors between protected areas, it will allow the animals to move freely and gain access to various food sources. In the end, protecting the natural habitat of these beautiful birds will help save other species threatened by extinction that live in their habitats like the Scarlet Macaw and Yellow-naped Amazon.
Blue and Gold Macaw
This beautiful bird is one of most loved parrots that are kept in captivity all over the world. It is smart, affectionate and very active. It requires a lot of interaction and training but can be a great pet if it is properly trained. Macaws are known to be aggressive if not properly trained and surrounded by clearly defined boundaries. This is why it is essential to work with an experienced trainer who understands how to manage large birds and teach them tricks. Dave and Jamieleigh of BirdTricks have put together an excellent video that demonstrates how to handle the Blue and Gold Macaw. They provide some tips, tricks, and techniques to assist anyone who wants to train a macaw so that it is fun and friendly to play with. Check out their video HERE.
Blue and gold macaws, part of the parrot family, are neotropical neotropical bird species that are native to tropical Central America and South America (especially the varzea habitats) and woodland and savannah environments as well as Trinidad and Tobago. They are mostly blue in their dorsum and tail feathers with accents of gold or yellow and gradient hues of green on their heads. The wing coverts and wings are blue with green highlights. Their feet are zygodactyl, with two toes facing forward and two pointed backwards, a design that allows them to grasp branches with ease.
They are monogamous, pair for life and stay together during the breeding season. They build their nests in tree cavities that they excavate with their strong beaks. They usually lay two to three eggs and then incubate them for 25 days. When they hatch, both parents feed the altricial chicks by regurgitation until they are able to manage on their own.
Like all macaws, they are intelligent birds that communicate a wide range of emotions using a variety of vocalizations. They also exhibit a range of courtship behaviors, like cocking their heads, flirting by raising the wings and blushing. They also show their emotions by swaying their tail feathers, bowing, prancing and bouncing.
They are playful and love to chew on toys. Therefore, it is recommended that pet owners provide plenty of bird-safe, durable toys that can be able to withstand the force of their jaw muscles. This will keep their teeth in good condition and prevent the development of plaque and tartar.
Red-shouldered Macaw Accessories
This tiny bird, also called the Hahn's Macaw is one of the most intelligent macaws. It has a strong bond with humans and is a strong talker that can learn many tricks. It is also calmer than other macaws. This makes it an ideal choice for people who are worried about being a noisy bird. It can be nippy as a baby but it usually gets used to it and is extremely playful as an older parrot.
This bird is native to savannahs swamplands, and tropical lowland habitats throughout Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana and South-eastern Peru. Its vibrant green coloring is ideal to disguise itself in the forest. It lays two to five eggs and incubates them for 24 days. After two months, the chicks are ready grow. This species is usually in pairs for life, and is often in pairs.
In its natural habitat, it mainly hunts for berries and flowers as well as nuts, fruits, seeds and leaves. They are also known to devour bugs. They also congregate on cliffs of clay that are believed to help remove any toxins they may have picked up from their food sources.
Like other macaws, Hahn's Macaws are susceptible to self-mutilation and feather plucking, nutritional disorders, proventricular dilatation disease, and overgrown beaks. However, a balanced diet, regular veterinary checks and proper maintenance of the cage can stop these issues from developing.
In captivity, the bird is extremely social and can live for 40 to 50 years. It isn't usually sold in large pet shops but it can be found in avian-specialty stores and from bird breeders. It has a high intelligence level, however it can be challenging for someone who is new to learning. It is a very good speaker and can be taught to whistle, clap and dance.
Hahn's Macaws are noisy and are not recommended for apartment life. They require a huge cage with plenty of perches as well as food bowls. They must also be able to exercise regularly outside of the cage. They are also very powerful chewers and require a sturdy cage that is secured.
Blue-and-yellow Macaw
The Blue-and Yellow Macaw is an enormous, beautiful tropical parrot. Like the other members of the Macaw family it is monogamous and pairs for life. It also has an inclination towards mimicry which makes it an excellent companion bird.
This species is native to South America, and can be found in various habitats. This includes cloud forests, savannas and rainforests. IUCN has declared the Blue and Yellow Macaw endangered and conservation efforts have been launched to protect this beautiful bird.
The birds are able to breed at the age of 3 or 4 years old. They are known to be a pair for the rest of their lives, and remain together until one of the partners dies. The Blue-and-Yellow macaw typically will lay between two and three eggs in one nest. These eggs are incubated by the female, and the male will defend the nest. After the chicks hatch, they are altricial, and they are dependent on their parents to feed them until they are capable of feathering themselves and start feeding themselves.
In the wild the birds are social animals and spend time in flocks with other Macaws and other species of parrots. They are very intelligent, and can learn a wide variety of sounds. The Blue-and Yellow is a skilled flyer, and can be seen soaring through the canopy of the forest and performing other spectacular aerial maneuvers.
The Blue-and Yellow Macaw is a beautiful and charismatic creature. It is a wonderful choice for anyone looking for a pet who can provide entertainment and companionship.
This beautiful, large tropical parrot is native to South America. It is a monogamous bird that can be a mate for life and has a strong inclination towards imitation. It also has a strong attraction to humans, and can learn the meaning of a variety of words and phrases.
When the Blue-and Yellow Macaw is between 3 and 4 years old, it reaches breeding age. The Blue-and Yellow will pair for life and is known to be a part of small groups of families. The Blue-and-yellow is found in a variety of habitats such as cloud forests, savannas rainforests, and jungles. The Blue-and-Yellow prefers to make nests inside tree cavities which they build by using their powerful beaks. Females lay a couple of eggs, and will incubate them for around 1 month.
