How to Tame a Blue Macaw and Red Macaw

Macaws typically choose their mate for life. They spend much of their time together, sharing food grooming and caring for young. Unfortunately, these majestic bird species are in danger of disappearing.

Humans' destruction of habitats as well as the trade in cage birds and poaching are all major threats to this beautiful species.

Great Green Macaw

The great green macaw (Ara ambiguus) is the largest parrot found in Central America and one of the most striking birds found 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. The tail and wings are long and pointed, allowing it to maneuver effortlessly through the forest canopy. Its large, strong beak is designed to break open nuts and seeds. The great green macaw is a frugivore and, consequently, it plays an important role in sustaining healthy ecosystems in the rainforest. Seed dispersal is a key factor in helping species of trees such as the maiz-based biological Tree Dipteryxoleifera thrive and provide food to other species of animals.

The majestic birds are generally often seen in small groups. They spend most of their time in the canopy of the forest searching for fruit, nuts, and seeds. They are well-known for nesting in hollow tree cavities which they typically line with grass and branches. Females will lay between two and three eggs which will incubate over 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 pets. It is important to remember that these animals require plenty of space, patience and care to flourish. They have been reported to bite and be destructive when bored. They also are susceptible to certain health problems, such as proventricular dilatation or macaw-related wasting.

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

Protecting the habitat of these incredible creatures is the only way to ensure their survival. By creating corridors between protected zones, the animals will be able move freely and have access to numerous sources of food. Ultimately, preserving the natural habitat of these beautiful birds will help save other species threatened by extinction that share their homes including the Scarlet Macaw and Yellow-naped Amazon.

Blue and Gold Macaw

This beautiful bird is one of the most loved parrots in captivity around the world. It is intelligent, affectionate, and very active. It requires lots of interaction and education, but it can be a great companion if well-trained. However, macaws can be notoriously aggressive if not properly trained and provided with clear boundaries. This is why it's crucial to find a professional trainer who is aware of how to manage large birds and teach them tricks. Dave and Jamieleigh from BirdTricks, have created an excellent video that shows how to hand tame the Blue and Gold Macaw. They offer some tricks, tips, and methods to aid anyone in training the macaw to ensure it is a pleasure to play with. Click HERE to view their video.

A parrot in the family, blue 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 and Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. The macaws have a mainly blue dorsum with tail feathers and the gradient of green on their heads. They also have yellow or gold. The wing coverts and wings are blue with green highlights. Their feet are zygodactyl and have two toes facing forward and two facing backwards. This adaptation allows them to grab branches with ease.

Monogamous birds pair for life, and stay together during the breeding season. They build their nests in tree cavities that they excavate using their strong beaks. They usually lay two to three eggs and incubate them for 25 days. When they hatch both parents feed the chicks by regurgitation until they can manage on their own.

They are intelligent birds that communicate a wide range emotions through a variety of vocalizations. They also display a variety courtship behavior, such as cocking the head and flirting with wings raised and blushing. They can also show their emotions by prancing, bouncing, bouncing, and prancing their wings.

They can also be playful and they love to chew on toys. It is recommended that owners provide various durable safe bird-friendly toys that can withstand their powerful jaw muscles. This will help keep teeth healthy and stop them from developing excessive tartar and plaque.

Red-shouldered Macaw

This tiny bird, known as the Hahn's Macaw is one of the most intelligent macaws. It's a very good speaker and can learn many tricks. It's also calmer than other macaws. This makes it a good option for people who might be worried about a noisy parrot. While it can nip as an infant, it typically gets over this behavior and can be very playful an adult.

This bird is native in swamplands and savannahs as as tropical lowland habitats across Brazil, Venezuela Guyana and South-Eastern Peru. Its vibrant green coloration is ideal for hiding among the vegetation. It lay between two and five eggs and then incubates them for 24 days. After two months, the eggs will be ready to fly. This species is usually paired for life, and typically found in pairs.

In its natural habitat, it mainly hunts for flowers and berries, fruits, nuts, seeds and leaves. They are also known to devour bugs. They also sit on cliffs made of clay that are believed to help eliminate any toxins they have picked up 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 as well as overgrown beaks. A healthy diet, regular veterinary inspections, and a proper cage care can help prevent these issues.

This bird can live up to 50 years in the wild. It isn't usually sold in large pet stores however, it is available in avian-specialty stores as well as from breeders of birds. It is intelligent, but is difficult to train a beginner. It is a very good talker and can be taught to whistle, clap and dance.

Hahn's Macaws are extremely noisy and are not recommended for apartment living. These birds need a spacious cage with many steady perches, numerous large food bowls and plenty of opportunities to exercise daily outside their cage. They are also strong chewers and need cages that are secure.

Blue and yellow Macaw

The Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is a stunning large, tropical parrot. Like other Macaws, is monogamous and pairs for life. It also has a strong inclination towards mimicry and can make it a wonderful companion bird.

This species is native to South America, and can be found in diverse habitats. These include cloud forests, savannas, and rainforests. The Blue-and-yellow Macaw is considered endangered by the IUCN Conservation efforts are in progress to protect this magnificent animal.

The birds are able to breed when they reach the age of 3 or 4 years old. They are known to be a pair for life, and will remain bonded until one of the partners dies. The Blue-and-Yellow macaw lays between two and three eggs per nest. The female is the one who incubates eggs, while the male aggressively defends the nest. When the chicks are born, they are altricial, and they have to rely on their parents for food until they become capable of feathering themselves and feed themselves.

In the wild, these birds are social animals and spend time in flocks with other Macaws and other species of parrot. They are intelligent and can learn a variety of sounds. The Blue-and Yellow is a skilled flyer. It is often seen performing impressive aerial maneuvers, and soaring through the forest canopy.

The Blue-and-Yellow Macaw is a beautiful and captivating bird. This is a wonderful option for anyone looking for an animal that will bring pleasure and love.

This gorgeous, large tropical parrot is native to South America. It is a monogamous species that is a couple for life and has a strong inclination towards mimicry. It also has a strong tendency to form bonds with humans, and can learn many different words and phrases.

When the Blue-and Yellow Macaw is between 3 and 4 years old, it reaches the age of breeding. The Blue-and-yellow pair will last for life and is believed to live in small family groups. The Blue-and Yellow can be found in a variety of habitats including cloud forests and Savannas. The Blue-and Yellow prefers to nest inside cavities in trees, which they create with their powerful beaks. Females will lay between 2 and 3 eggs. They will then incubate them for about an entire week.