Description
Illiger’s macaws are playful, friendly birds that enjoy human interaction. When hand-fed as babies and raised in loving, attentive homes, these intelligent parrots will bond strongly with their owners and will quickly respond to positive training techniques.
Illiger’s macaws require a lot of mental stimulation, and they like to stay busy.
Origin and History
The range of the Illiger’s macaw is toward the southern part of central South America.
Illiger’s macaw Temperament
Illiger’s macaws are playful, friendly birds that enjoy human interaction. When handfed as babies and raised in loving, attentive homes, these intelligent birds will bond strongly with their owners.
The birds require a lot of mental stimulation, and they like to stay busy. They want to be part of the action in a home and will often wander around looking for something that piques their interest or will sit on a shoulder to see what you’re doing. Their curiosity and quick wits also help them respond quickly to positive training techniques.
Feeding an Illiger’s Macaw
Feed your Illiger’s miniature macaw a diet consisting of high-quality seed and pellet mix and plenty of fresh bird-safe fruits and vegetables. Making sure that the bird has a varied diet that includes fresh foods will put him on the path to optimal nutrition.
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