Given the appropriate nutritional
requirements in a nurturing
environment, the Blue & Gold Macaw
can have a lifespan of 60 to 80
years. Measuring between 32 to 34
inches in length, the Blue & Gold
requires the largest cage possible to
keep him happy and healthy.
requirements in a nurturing
environment, the Blue & Gold Macaw
can have a lifespan of 60 to 80
years. Measuring between 32 to 34
inches in length, the Blue & Gold
requires the largest cage possible to
keep him happy and healthy.
Also known as the Blue & Yellow Macaw, hand-fed babies make wonderful
pets! They are playful, comical, mischievous, extremely intelligent, and
lovable Blue & Golds have the capability of speaking quite well. However,
they do not mimic human voices the way that African Greys and Amazons
do in tone and inflection. They have their own unique voices and aren't
afraid to use them!
pets! They are playful, comical, mischievous, extremely intelligent, and
lovable Blue & Golds have the capability of speaking quite well. However,
they do not mimic human voices the way that African Greys and Amazons
do in tone and inflection. They have their own unique voices and aren't
afraid to use them!
Blue & Gold Macaws
Your Macaw should be given plenty of daily time outside his cage. We carry a
wide variety of play stands that allow your bird to have hours of fun outside of
his cage.
wide variety of play stands that allow your bird to have hours of fun outside of
his cage.
Hahn's Macaws
The Red-Shouldered Macaws are
considered mini-Macaws. There are 3
subspecies of this Macaw: the Hahn's
Macaw, the Noble Macaw, and the
Long-Winged Macaw. The Hahn's
Macaw is the smallest of the
Red-Shouldered Macaws reaching
only about 12 inches in length. The
Noble Macaw is a bit larger at about 13
inches and the Long-Winged Macaw is
the largest at about 14 inches in
length. The Hahn's Macaw has a
mostly blackish beak, while the Noble
and Long-Winged Macaws have
horn-colored beaks.
considered mini-Macaws. There are 3
subspecies of this Macaw: the Hahn's
Macaw, the Noble Macaw, and the
Long-Winged Macaw. The Hahn's
Macaw is the smallest of the
Red-Shouldered Macaws reaching
only about 12 inches in length. The
Noble Macaw is a bit larger at about 13
inches and the Long-Winged Macaw is
the largest at about 14 inches in
length. The Hahn's Macaw has a
mostly blackish beak, while the Noble
and Long-Winged Macaws have
horn-colored beaks.
The Hahn's has a long, narrow tail and a large head. It has bright green feathers on the body, with dark or slate
blue feathers on the head just above the beak. The wings and tail have feathers that are bright green and olive
green. The leading edges of the wings on the underside are red. The red feathers appear at maturity. Their eyes
are orange, and they have a naked white facial patch around the eye that does not extend down into the cheek like
the patch on the larger Macaws.
blue feathers on the head just above the beak. The wings and tail have feathers that are bright green and olive
green. The leading edges of the wings on the underside are red. The red feathers appear at maturity. Their eyes
are orange, and they have a naked white facial patch around the eye that does not extend down into the cheek like
the patch on the larger Macaws.
The Hahn's Macaw mimics speech just as well as the larger Macaws and
is clear enough to easily understand. They are typically not fussy eaters
and love to eat fresh veggies, especially cooked root veggies, such as
beets and yams. They also enjoy fruit such as grapes, apple, papaya,
melons, and berries.
The Hahn's Macaw has a delightful personality that is similar to the larger
Macaws, yet they are much easier to house. For those who are
intimidated by the very large beak of the larger Macaw such as the Blue &
Gold and Greenwing Macaw, you will find these small-sized parrots make
great companions.
The mini-Macaws have shorter life-spans than the larger Macaws. On
average, they live 20-25 years, as opposed to the 60-80 year lifespan of
the larger Macaws. The Hahn's Macaw is generally not loud and is
suitable for apartment living.
is clear enough to easily understand. They are typically not fussy eaters
and love to eat fresh veggies, especially cooked root veggies, such as
beets and yams. They also enjoy fruit such as grapes, apple, papaya,
melons, and berries.
The Hahn's Macaw has a delightful personality that is similar to the larger
Macaws, yet they are much easier to house. For those who are
intimidated by the very large beak of the larger Macaw such as the Blue &
Gold and Greenwing Macaw, you will find these small-sized parrots make
great companions.
The mini-Macaws have shorter life-spans than the larger Macaws. On
average, they live 20-25 years, as opposed to the 60-80 year lifespan of
the larger Macaws. The Hahn's Macaw is generally not loud and is
suitable for apartment living.
A hand-raised Hahn's Macaw is an ideal bird for a beginner. They have a very friendly and social nature and are
easy to handle. Hahn's Macaws make great pets for families of any size. If you are looking for the personality of a
large Macaw in a smaller package, the Hahn's Macaw just might be the right bird for you.
easy to handle. Hahn's Macaws make great pets for families of any size. If you are looking for the personality of a
large Macaw in a smaller package, the Hahn's Macaw just might be the right bird for you.
Hyacinth Macaws
The Hyacinth Macaw is the most sought-after parrot by bird lovers and is the most
majestic of all parrots. The Hyacinth can grow to a total length of approximately
42 inches and has a beak strong enough to snap the welds on a cage. Despite
their tremendous strength and size, these magnificent birds are known as "gentle
giants." They are very affectionate and lovable towards their family and are
generally tolerant of strangers.
majestic of all parrots. The Hyacinth can grow to a total length of approximately
42 inches and has a beak strong enough to snap the welds on a cage. Despite
their tremendous strength and size, these magnificent birds are known as "gentle
giants." They are very affectionate and lovable towards their family and are
generally tolerant of strangers.
Hyacinth Macaws are prized not only for
their personality, but also for their
remarkable beauty. They are a vibrant,
iridescent violet-blue color. Their long,
tapered tails and wing undersides are a
sleek black and their eyes are brown
with bright yellow rings.
their personality, but also for their
remarkable beauty. They are a vibrant,
iridescent violet-blue color. Their long,
tapered tails and wing undersides are a
sleek black and their eyes are brown
with bright yellow rings.
They also have a small patch of yellow next to the lower beak and as a stripe on
the tongue. Their skin carries a yellowish hue, and their feet are grayish in
color.
the tongue. Their skin carries a yellowish hue, and their feet are grayish in
color.
Hyacinth Macaws require more fat and carbs and less protein in their diet than any other Macaw. The Hyacinth's
natural food staple is palm nuts, which are rich in oils and calories. However, palm nuts are not readily available, but
raw, shelled macadamia nuts are an ideal supplement for this important food source. It's important for a Hyacinth to
be fed a high quality seed and nut mix as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, and a variety of people food. It is extremely
important that young Hyacinths are fed properly in order for them to develop and grow normally, both nutritionally and
psychologically. Hyacinths generally wean between the ages of 8 months to 1 year.
natural food staple is palm nuts, which are rich in oils and calories. However, palm nuts are not readily available, but
raw, shelled macadamia nuts are an ideal supplement for this important food source. It's important for a Hyacinth to
be fed a high quality seed and nut mix as well as fresh fruits, vegetables, and a variety of people food. It is extremely
important that young Hyacinths are fed properly in order for them to develop and grow normally, both nutritionally and
psychologically. Hyacinths generally wean between the ages of 8 months to 1 year.
Hyacinths are very playful and are avid
chewers. They require toys that are
larger and stronger than average toys.
Toys that contain wooden blocks
should always be provided to keep
their beaks busy. Due to their
inquisitive nature, Hyacinths should
never be unsupervised while out of
their cage. They can be very
destructive and need close supervision.
chewers. They require toys that are
larger and stronger than average toys.
Toys that contain wooden blocks
should always be provided to keep
their beaks busy. Due to their
inquisitive nature, Hyacinths should
never be unsupervised while out of
their cage. They can be very
destructive and need close supervision.
Hyacinths are very active and should be provided the largest cage possible. The Hyacinth absolutely requires a
stainless steel cage.
Hyacinths command a high purchase price and require significant upkeep. However, many of us bird lovers would
agree that living with such a beautiful and gentle creature is worth every penny.
stainless steel cage.
Hyacinths command a high purchase price and require significant upkeep. However, many of us bird lovers would
agree that living with such a beautiful and gentle creature is worth every penny.
Scarlet Macaws
Scarlet Macaws are stunningly beautiful with their bright yellow bands
on each wing, combined with the red coloring on their bodies and
upper wings and the royal blue on their lower wings, make a striking
contrast.
on each wing, combined with the red coloring on their bodies and
upper wings and the royal blue on their lower wings, make a striking
contrast.
Scarlet Macaws are sometimes
confused with Greenwing Macaws
because they are both primarily red,
but this is their only similarity. There
are many differences in the
appearance and temperament of these
two Macaws.
confused with Greenwing Macaws
because they are both primarily red,
but this is their only similarity. There
are many differences in the
appearance and temperament of these
two Macaws.
The Scarlet Macaw has a band of yellow feathers across the center of its wings,
whereas the Greenwing Macaw has a green band of feathers across the center of its
wings. The Scarlet Macaw has a bare facial patch and the Greenwing Macaw has
red feather lines on its face.
whereas the Greenwing Macaw has a green band of feathers across the center of its
wings. The Scarlet Macaw has a bare facial patch and the Greenwing Macaw has
red feather lines on its face.
The Scarlet Macaw is usually very different in temperament than a Blue & Gold or
Greenwing. The Scarlet has a reputation for being nippy and tends to be more
high-strung and sensitive to fast movements than the other large Macaws. This doesn't
necessarily lessen a Scarlet's qualifications as a pet. However, it does suggest that a
potential buyer should be experienced in parrot psychology and handling in order to
best manage a Scarlet. Even as a youngster, if a Scarlet finds that he can control or
scare you by nipping, this will very quickly turn into biting. It is important to never react
to a nip or pinch with aggression towards the bird, as it will scare a young Scarlet and
eventually lead to an aggressive bird.
Greenwing. The Scarlet has a reputation for being nippy and tends to be more
high-strung and sensitive to fast movements than the other large Macaws. This doesn't
necessarily lessen a Scarlet's qualifications as a pet. However, it does suggest that a
potential buyer should be experienced in parrot psychology and handling in order to
best manage a Scarlet. Even as a youngster, if a Scarlet finds that he can control or
scare you by nipping, this will very quickly turn into biting. It is important to never react
to a nip or pinch with aggression towards the bird, as it will scare a young Scarlet and
eventually lead to an aggressive bird.
Scarlet Macaws range from 32 to 36
inches in length and are not as heavy
bodied as Greenwing Macaws. Scarlets
have beautiful long, slender tails. As with
other larger Macaws, the Scarlets need
the largest cage possible. We
recommend the Kings Model 506 Cage.
inches in length and are not as heavy
bodied as Greenwing Macaws. Scarlets
have beautiful long, slender tails. As with
other larger Macaws, the Scarlets need
the largest cage possible. We
recommend the Kings Model 506 Cage.
Scarlets are highly intelligent and can be very loving, as long as they
are raised properly from day one. Improper handling will cause a
Scarlet to become aggressive and nippy toward their owners.
are raised properly from day one. Improper handling will cause a
Scarlet to become aggressive and nippy toward their owners.
Severe Macaws
The Severe Macaw or Chestnut-Fronted Macaw is one of the largest of the
mini-Macaws. It reaches a size of around 18 inches of which approximately half
is the length of the tail. This is the only mini-Macaw to have feathers on the
bare patches on its face, which makes it look like the larger types of Macaws.
mini-Macaws. It reaches a size of around 18 inches of which approximately half
is the length of the tail. This is the only mini-Macaw to have feathers on the
bare patches on its face, which makes it look like the larger types of Macaws.
The Severe Macaw is mostly green in color with
patches of red and blue on the wings. The
head has a chestnut brown patch just above
the beak, and the crown is blue. Immature
Severes have a blackish color feather band on
the forehead, as the chestnut color develops
with maturity. Immatures also have a duller
plumage and a darker iris. The beak is black
and the patches around the eyes are white with
lines of small black feathers. Mature Severes
have orange color irises.
patches of red and blue on the wings. The
head has a chestnut brown patch just above
the beak, and the crown is blue. Immature
Severes have a blackish color feather band on
the forehead, as the chestnut color develops
with maturity. Immatures also have a duller
plumage and a darker iris. The beak is black
and the patches around the eyes are white with
lines of small black feathers. Mature Severes
have orange color irises.
Severes have a colorful personality and are as much fun as a larger Macaw but in a smaller package. The Severe
Macaw is extremely social and loves to mimic speech. Severes are highly intelligent and should be provided with
lots of wood toys to chew as well as ropes to swing on. They can become quite destructive if bored. They tend to
form strong bonds with their owners and can be affectionate, very playful, active, and talkative. A Severe Macaw
requires a large cage. The rule of thumb with any parrot is: the bigger, the better. We recommend the Kings Model
306 Cage at the very least in terms of size. It is a durable cage with a bird-proof latch.
Macaw is extremely social and loves to mimic speech. Severes are highly intelligent and should be provided with
lots of wood toys to chew as well as ropes to swing on. They can become quite destructive if bored. They tend to
form strong bonds with their owners and can be affectionate, very playful, active, and talkative. A Severe Macaw
requires a large cage. The rule of thumb with any parrot is: the bigger, the better. We recommend the Kings Model
306 Cage at the very least in terms of size. It is a durable cage with a bird-proof latch.
Severes make great pets for families of
any size. If you are looking for the
personality of a large Macaw in a smaller
package, the Severe Macaw just might be
the right bird for you.
any size. If you are looking for the
personality of a large Macaw in a smaller
package, the Severe Macaw just might be
the right bird for you.
