How to Tame a Blue Macaw and Red Macaw
Macaws typically choose an mate for life and spend a lot of time together, sharing food, grooming and caring for young. Unfortunately, these magnificent birds are teetering towards being extinct in their habitat.
The poaching of this beautiful bird species human-caused destruction of habitats and the trade in cages for birds are all dangers.
Great Green Macaw
The great green Macaw (Ara-ambiguus) is among the largest parrots in Central America. It is also one of the most striking and vibrant birds in the rainforest canopy. Its green plumage is accented by the red on its forehead, blue on its lower back, and tail feathers. Its wings and tail 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 predator and, consequently, plays an important part in sustaining healthy ecosystems of the rainforest. Its seed dispersal allows species of trees like the maiz biological tree Dipteryx Oleifera to flourish as well as providing food for other animal species.
Lolita blue & gold macaw live in pairs or small groups, and spend most of their time flying high in the forest canopies searching for fruits, nuts, and seeds. They are known to nest 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. The male assists with feeding the chicks once they hatch.
Captive great green macaws are extremely intelligent and playful birds that make great companion animals. However, it's important to keep in mind that these birds require plenty of space, attention, and patience in order to thrive. They are reported to bite and be destructive when bored. They are also susceptible to certain health issues, like proventricular dilatation and macaw-related wasting disease.
Like many other tropical species Great green macaws, too, are declining. Their habitat is being destroyed by logging and mining as well as cattle ranching and agriculture. The illegal trade in wildlife and hunting for food is also affecting their numbers.
Protecting the habitat of these amazing creatures is the only way to ensure their survival. By creating corridors between protected areas, it will allow the animals to move around freely and access diverse food sources. Ultimately, preserving the natural habitat of these beautiful birds will help protect other endangered species who share their habitats including the Scarlet Macaw and Yellow-naped Amazon.
Blue and Gold Macaw
This beautiful bird is one of the most popular parrots kept in captivity all over the world. It is intelligent and affectionate. It is also very active. It requires a great deal of interaction and education, but is a great pet if properly trained. However, macaws are also known to be aggressive if not properly trained and given distinct boundaries. This is why it is important to work with a professional trainer who knows how to manage large birds and teach them tricks. Dave and Jamieleigh from BirdTricks have created a great video that demonstrates how to hand control a Blue and Gold Macaw. They provide some tips, tricks, and methods to assist anyone who wants to train a macaw so that it is friendly and fun to play with. Watch their video here.
A parrot in the family, blue and gold macaws are neotropical birds native to forest (especially in varzea zones) and woodland and savannah habitats in tropical Central America and South America as in Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. The macaws have a mainly blue dorsum, tail feathers and different shades of green on their head. They also have gold or yellow. The covers of their wings 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.
They are monogamous, pair for life and remain 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 them for 25 days. After hatching both parents feed the chicks with regurgitation until they're able to manage on their own.
They are intelligent birds that communicate a wide range emotions by using a variety of vocalizations. They also exhibit a range of courtship behavior, such as cocking their heads, flirting by raising the wings and blushing. They can also express their emotions by swaying their tail feathers as well as bowing, prancing and dancing.
They are playful and love to chew on toys. It is recommended that owners provide a variety of durable safe bird-friendly toys that can be able to withstand the force of their jaw muscles. This will keep their teeth healthy and stop them from developing excessive tartar and plaque.
Red-shouldered Macaw
Sometimes referred to as the Hahn's Macaw, this small bird is one of the most intelligent macaw species available. It bonds well with its human counterparts and is a strong talker who can master a variety of tricks. It is also calmer than other macaws. This makes it an ideal choice for those who are concerned about being a noisy bird. Although it can be nippy as a young child, it generally grows out of this behavior and can be very playful an adult.
This bird is native to savannahs swamplands and tropical lowland habitats throughout Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana and South-eastern Peru. Its bright green color is perfect for camouflaging in the vegetation. It lays two to five eggs and incubates them for 24 days. After two months, the eggs are ready to fly. The species usually couples for life and is typically seen in pairs.
It is primarily hunting in search of flowers, berries fruit, seeds, nuts and leaves in its natural habitat. These birds are known to eat insects, too. They are also known to congregate on cliffs of clay that are believed to remove any toxins they might have picked up from their usual food sources.
Hahn's Macaws can be prone to self-mutilation, feather plucking and nutritional disorders. They are also prone to proventricular dilatation and enlarged beaks. However, a balanced diet, regular veterinary checks and proper maintenance of the cage can prevent these problems from forming.
In the wild, this bird is very social and can live for up to 50 years. It is not usually sold in large pet shops, but can be found in avian-specialty stores as well as from breeders of birds. It is intelligent, but can be difficult to train a beginner. It is a very good speaker and can be taught to whistle, clap and dance.
Hahn's Macaws are noisy and not recommended for apartment life. These birds need a spacious cage with plenty of perches, numerous large food bowls and plenty of opportunities to exercise regularly outside of their cage. They are also powerful chewers and require a cage that is sturdy and is secured.
Blue and yellow Macaw
The Blue-and Yellow Macaw is a beautiful, large tropical parrot. Like the other members of the Macaw family it is monogamous and pairs for life. It also has a strong tendency towards mimicry, which can make it a wonderful companion bird.
This species is native to South America, and can be found in various habitats. This includes cloud forests, savannas and rainforests. IUCN has declared the Blue-and Yellow Macaw endangered and conservation efforts have been initiated to safeguard this beautiful bird.
These birds reach the age of breeding when they are between 3 and 4 years old. It is believed that they pair for life and will remain together until one of them 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 fights for the nest. After the chicks hatch they become altricial and must rely on their parents for food until they are able feather themselves and begin to feed themselves.
In the wild, Macaws are social birds and will spend their time in a swarm of parrots and Macaws. They are very intelligent, and can master a vast range of sounds. The Blue-and-Yellow is a skilled flyer. It is seen performing impressive aerial maneuvers, and soaring through the forest canopy.
The Blue-and Yellow Macaw is a stunning and captivating creature. This is a great option for anyone looking for an animal to bring pleasure and love.
This bird is stunning, large, tropical parrot that is native to South America. It is a monogamous bird that can be a mate for life and has a tendency toward mimicry. It also has an attraction to humans, and can learn the meaning of a variety of words and phrases.
When the Blue-and Yellow Macaw is between 3 and 4 years old, it reaches breeding age. The Blue-and-yellow pair will last for life and is known to live in small groups of families. The Blue-and-yellow can be found in diverse habitats that include cloud forests, savannas jungles, and rainforests. The Blue-and-yellow is a nester in tree cavities which they dig out with their powerful beaks. Females lay between 2 and 3 eggs. Then she will incubate them for one week.