Military macaw is a large yellow, red and blue Neotropical parrot native to humid evergreen forests of the Americas. Its range extends from southeastern Mexico to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela and Brazil in lowlands up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft), the Caribbean island of Trinidad, as well as the Pacific island of Coiba. Formerly, the northern…
Read MoreWhat Is A Macaw? belong to the Psittacidae bird family along with all parrots. Macaws are unique in that they are New World parrots only found in the Western Hemisphere. Most types of macaws prefer tropical forests and jungle habitats, though some in drier regions. The majority of macaw species is in the Amazon Basin…
Read MoreMacaw parrots are among the most stunning species of birds. Unfortunately, the beauty of these birds sometimes comes at a price. Very heavy trapping for the wild bird trade, combined with ongoing habitat destruction, has led many macaw species to be endangered in the wild, such as the Lear’s Macaw and Blue-throated Macaw. In fact, the increasingly rare Spix’s…
Read MoreWhat is a macaw the macaw is a bird native to the tropical regions of North and South America. There are several different macaw species that exist. All of the species are part of the family Psittacidae. Both the male and female macaws look alike. They are colorful birds with long tails. They have playful personalities and…
Read MoreHow to Raise a Healthy Macaw with its bright, colorful plumage and intelligent, fun-loving disposition, the macaw is an excellent family pet. Of course, these large-sized birds have their own unique personality and behavior traits that owners should be aware of. Macaws are finicky creatures that require special care and attention to ensure they happy and…
Read MoreMacaws are beautiful, brilliantly color members of the parrot family. Adaptations for the Rain Forest Macaws have vibrant plumage. The coloring is Macaw are beautiful, brilliantly color members of the parrot family. with their green canopies and colorful fruits and flowers. The birds boast large, powerful beaks that easily crack nuts and seeds while their…
Read MoreScarlet macaws are diurnal birds that gather in flocks at night. In the morning they will often fly a long distance to find food, flying in small groups or pairs, often calling to each other in hoarse raucous voices. They make nests in tree hollows. If in their nest and danger presents itself, they will…
Read MorePairing Hyacinth macaws prefer a horizontal nest box than a vertical style nest box. I use sheet metal nest boxes that are 18 inches and have a thick piece of wood mount on the front of the box for a more natural appearance. The Hyacinths nest boxes are mount with the entrance. The entrance of…
Read MoreHyacinth Macaw also known as hyacinthine macaw or blue macaw.Known as the gentle giants, hyacinth macaws are highly prize for their beauty and personality. Hyacinths are the largest of all parrots with tails almost as long as their bodies. Macaws are lively boisterous birds and require generous living space.Hyacinths are a irridescent violet-blue. They have…
Read Moreone of the most thrilling members of the parrot family worldwide for me is the Hyacinthine Macaw. If I was already much impresse by the behaviour and appearance of other macaws then this blue macaw exceeds its relatives in many respects. It is in my opinion one of the most intelligent parrots, if not the…
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