How to Tame a Blue Macaw and Red Macaw

Macaws typically pick an mate for life and spend the majority of their time together sharing food grooming and caring for young. Unfortunately, these majestic birds are on the edge of disappearing from their habitats.

The poaching of this beautiful bird species and habitat destruction caused by humans and the trade in cages for birds are all dangers.

Great Green Macaw

The great green macaw (Ara ambiguus) is the largest parrot found in Central America and one of the most striking birds in the rainforest canopy. Its vivid 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 let it easily move through the forests. The large, strong beak can break open seeds and nuts. The great green macaw is a frugivore and, as such, it plays an important role in sustaining healthy ecosystems in the rainforest. Seed dispersal is a key factor that allows tree species such as the maiz biological tree Dipteryx Oleifera to thrive as well as providing food for other species of animals.

The magnificent birds are usually often seen in small groups. They spend most of their time in the canopy of the forest searching for fruit, nuts, and seeds. Nests are often located in hollow tree cavities that are lined with branches or grass. The female will lay between two and three eggs, which will incubate for about 26-28 days. When the chicks hatch, the male assists in feeding them.

Captive great green macaws are highly intelligent and playful birds that make wonderful companion animals. However, it's important to remember that these animals require plenty of space, attention, and patience in order to thrive. They are susceptible to biting and could cause damage if they are bored. They are also susceptible to certain health problems, like proventricular dilatation, or macaw wasting.

As with many other tropical species, great green macaws are in decline. Their habitat is being destroyed by mining, logging, agriculture, and cattle ranching. The illegal wildlife trade and hunting for food is also affecting their numbers.

The only way to guarantee their survival is to protect their habitat. The creation of corridors between protected areas will allow them to move freely and access various food sources. In the end, protecting the natural habitat of these beautiful birds will help to safeguard other species in danger who share their habitats including the Scarlet macaw keycaps and Yellow-naped Amazon.

Blue and Gold Macaw

This gorgeous bird is one of most loved parrots that are kept in captivity around the globe. It is smart and a very affectionate animal. It requires lots of interaction and education, but can be a wonderful companion if trained properly. Macaws can be aggressive when not properly trained or provided with clear boundaries. This is why it is essential to work with a professional trainer who knows how to manage large birds and teach them tricks. Dave and Jamieleigh of BirdTricks, have created an excellent video that shows how to handle the Blue and Gold Darling hahns macaw. They provide some tips, tricks and methods to aid anyone in training a harlequin macaw so that it is fun and friendly to interact with. Check out their video HERE.

A member of the parrot family, Melody blue spix macaw and gold macaws are neotropical birds native to forest (especially in areas of varzea) and woodland and savannah habitats of tropical Central America and South America as in Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. They are mostly blue in their dorsum and tail feathers with accents of yellow or gold and a gradient of green on the head. Their wings and wing coverts are blue with green highlights. Their feet are zygodactyl with two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward, an adaptation that allows them to grasp branches with ease.

They are monogamous and pair for life and stay together during the breeding season. They dig up tree cavities with their powerful beaks to build nests. They typically lay two to three eggs and incubate for 25 days. After hatching, both parents feed the chicks with regurgitation until they are able to manage themselves.

Like all macaws intelligent birds that can communicate many different emotions through a variety of vocalizations. They also exhibit a variety of courtship behavior, such as making their heads cocked and flirting by raising their wings and blushing. They can also express their emotions by swaying their tail feathers as well as bowing, prancing and bobbing.

They are also playful and they are fond of chewing toys. This is why it is recommended that owners provide plenty of bird-safe, sturdy toys that be able to withstand the force of their jaw muscles. This will help keep the teeth healthy and keep them from developing excessive plaque and tartar.

Red-shouldered Macaw

This small bird, also called the Hahn's Macaw is one of the most intelligent macaws. It is a great speaker and can master many tricks. It is also more calm than other macaws. This makes it an ideal choice for those who are concerned about being a noisy bird. It may be small and nippy, but generally gets over it and becomes extremely playful as a mature 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 for camouflaging in the vegetation. It produces between two and five eggs which are incubated for 24 days. After two months, the chicks will be able to fly. This species is usually in pairs for life, and is often in pairs.

In its natural habitat, it mainly hunts for berries and flowers and seeds, nuts, fruits and leaves. The birds are also known to devour bugs. They are also known to congregate on cliffs of clay that are believed to help remove any toxins they might have ingested from their food sources.

Hahn's Macaws can be prone to self-mutilation, feather plucking and nutritional disorders. They also are susceptible to proventricular dilatation and enlarged beaks. A healthy diet, regular veterinary examinations, and appropriate cage maintenance can avoid these problems.

In captivity, this bird is extremely social and can live for 40 to 50 years. It isn't usually sold in large pet stores, but it is sold at avian-specialty shops and from breeders of birds. It is intelligent, but is difficult to train for a novice. It is a good talker and can be taught to whistle and clap as well as dance.

Hahn's Macaws are extremely noisy and are not recommended for apartments living. These birds need a spacious cage with plenty of perches, numerous large food bowls and plenty of space to exercise regularly outside of their cage. They are also very strong chewers and require an enclosure that is secure.

Blue and yellow Macaw

The Blue-and Yellow Macaw is an enormous, beautiful tropical parrot. As with other members of Macaw family it is a monogamous species that pairs for life. It also has a strong inclination towards mimicry which makes it a wonderful companion bird.

This species is native to South America and can be found across a wide range of habitats. Cloud forests, savannas and rainforests are all possible habitats. The Blue-and-yellow Macaw is deemed to be endangered by the IUCN Conservation efforts are in progress to protect this beautiful creature.

These birds reach the age of breeding when they are 3-4 years old. They are often paired for life, and will remain bonded until one of the partners dies. The Blue-and-Yellow macaw typically lays two to three eggs in one nest. These eggs are incubated by the female, and the male will fight for the nest. Once the chicks hatch they are altricial, and they have to rely on their parents for food until they are capable of feathering themselves and start feeding themselves.

In the wild, Macaws are social birds and are often seen in flocks of other parrots and Macaws. They are intelligent and can learn many sounds. The Blue-and-Yellow is an expert flyer. It can be seen performing impressive aerial maneuvers and flying through forest canopy.

The Blue-and Yellow Macaw is an elegant, charismatic bird. This is an excellent option for anyone looking for a pet to provide entertainment and companionship.

This bird is stunning, large, tropical parrot that is native to South America. It is a monogamous species that is a couple for life and is inclined towards imitation. It also has a strong attraction to humans, and is able to learn the meaning of a variety of words and phrases.

When the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw is between 3 and 4 years old, it is breeding age. Blue-and-yellow Macaws form a pair for life and live in small groups. The Blue-and-yellow can be found in many habitats that include cloud forests, savannas, jungles, and rainforests. The Blue-and Yellow prefers to nest inside tree cavities that they construct by using their powerful beaks. The female will lay a couple of eggs and incubate them for around a month.