How to Tame a Blue Macaw and Red Macaw

Macaws typically choose a life partner and spend a lot of time together, sharing meals and grooming each other, as well as caring for their young. Unfortunately, these majestic birds are hovering near the edge of extinction in their natural habitat.

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

Great Green Macaw

The great green Macaw (Ara-ambiguus) is one of the largest parrots found in Central America. Leia blue macaw and red macaw is also one of the most striking and colorful birds that live in the rainforest canopy. Its green plumage is accented by the red on its forehead, blue on its lower back and tail feathers. The long, pointed wings and tail let it easily maneuver through forest canopy. Its large, strong beak is adapted to breaking open seeds and nuts. The great green Macaw is a fugivore and, consequently plays a significant role in maintaining healthy rainforest ecologies. Seed dispersal helps tree species such as the maiz biological tree Dipteryx oleifera to flourish and provide food for other species of animals.

These majestic birds live in small groups or pairs, and spend most of their time flying high in the canopy of the forest looking for fruit, nuts and seeds. Nests are typically located in hollow tree cavities that they line with grass or branches. The female will lay between two and three eggs, which will incubate over 26-28 days. Once the chicks hatch, males help feed them.

Captive great-green macaws make excellent companion animals. They are playful, intelligent birds. It is crucial to keep in mind that these birds require plenty of space, patience, and care to flourish. They are prone to bite and can be destructive when bored. They are also susceptible to certain health problems, like proventricular dilatation, or macaw wasting diseases.

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

Protecting the habitat of these incredible creatures is the only way to ensure their survival. The creation of corridors between protected areas will allow these animals to move around freely and access diverse food sources. In the end, safeguarding the natural habitats of these beautiful birds could help protect other endangered species that live in their homes.

Blue and Gold Macaw

This beautiful bird is among the most loved parrots that are kept in captivity around the world. It is smart and affectionate, as well as active. It requires a lot of interaction and training, but it can be a great companion if trained properly. Macaws can be aggressive if not properly trained or given clear boundaries. It is important to hire a professional trainer that knows how to handle large birds and is able to teach tricks. Dave and Jamieleigh from BirdTricks have put together a wonderful video on how to tame the Blue and Gold Macaw. They share some tips, tricks and techniques to aid anyone in training a macaw so that it is friendly and fun to interact with. Watch their video HERE.

A parrot in the family, gold and blue macaws are neotropical birds native to forest (especially in areas of varzea) and woodland and savannah habitats in tropical Central America and South America as and Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. They have mostly blue tail and dorsum feathers with accents of gold or yellow and gradient hues of green on their heads. Their wings and wing coverts are blue with green highlights. Their feet are zygodactyl, with two toes facing in the direction of forward and backwards, a design that allows them to grasp branches effortlessly.

They are monogamous and pair for life, and remain together during breeding season. They build their nests in tree cavities which they excavate with their strong beaks. They usually lay two to three eggs and incubate for 25 days. Once hatched, the altricial chicks are fed via regurgitation by both parents until they are old enough to care for themselves.

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

They are playful and love to chew on toys. It is therefore recommended that owners provide a variety of durable safe, bird-friendly toys that are able to endure the strength of their jaw muscles. This will help keep your teeth healthy and keep them from developing excessive tartar and plaque.

Red-shouldered Macaw


Sometimes referred to as the Hahn's Macaw, this small bird is among the most intelligent macaw species available. It is a good talker and is able to master a variety of tricks. It is also more calm than other macaws. This makes it a great choice for people who are concerned about being a noisy bird. It is small and nippy, but generally gets over it and is very playful as an older parrot.

The bird is native to swamplands and savannahs as well as tropical lowland habitats throughout Brazil, Venezuela Guyana and South-Eastern Peru. Its vibrant green coloration is ideal for hiding among the vegetation. It lays between two and five eggs and incubates them for 24 days. After two months, the chicks are ready grow. This species typically mates for life and is usually seen in pairs.

In its natural habitat, it mostly forages for berries and flowers as well as seeds, nuts, fruits and leaves. They are also known to consume bugs. They are also known to congregate on cliffs of clay that are believed to help remove any toxins they may have ingested from their food sources.

Hahn's Macaws can be prone to self-mutilation, feather plucking, and nutritional disorders. They are also susceptible to proventricular dilatation as well as overgrown beaks. A balanced diet, regular vet examinations, and appropriate cage care can prevent these problems.

In captivity, the bird is extremely social and can live up to 40 to 50 years. It isn't usually sold in large pet shops, but can be found in avian-specialty stores as well as from bird breeders. It has a high intelligence level, but it can be difficult for someone who is new to learning. It is a great speaker, and can be trained to whistle, clap and dance.

Hahn's Macaws can be extremely loud and are not recommended for apartment living. They require a large 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 require a cage that is sturdy and is secured.

Blue and yellow Macaw

The Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is a gorgeous, large, tropical parrot. Lolita blue & gold macaw , like other Macaws is monogamous and pairs for life. It also has a strong inclination towards mimicry which makes it a great companion bird.

This species is native to South America, and can be found in diverse habitats. Cloud forests, savannas and rainforests are all habitats that could be used. IUCN has declared the Blue and Yellow Macaw endangered and conservation efforts have been initiated to protect this beautiful bird.

These birds reach their breeding age at 3 to 4 years old. They are known to pair for life and remain bonded until one of the partners dies. The Blue-and-Yellow macaw typically lays two to three eggs in a single nest. The eggs are hatched by the female, and the male will defend the nest. Once the chicks hatch they become altricial and they have to rely on their parents for food until they become capable of feathering themselves and begin feeding themselves.

In the wild, Macaws are social birds and spend their time 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 an elegant, charismatic bird. This is a wonderful option for anyone looking for an animal that will bring joy and affection.

This gorgeous, large tropical parrot is native to South America. It is a monogamous bird that can be a mate for life and has a strong tendency toward mimicry. It has a strong tendency to be a part of a human family and can learn many words and phrases.

When the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw is between 3 and 4 years old, it will reach the age of breeding. Blue-and-yellow Macaws are known to be a couple for the rest of their lives and live in small groups. The Blue-and-yellow is found in many habitats that include cloud forests, savannas, rainforests, and jungles. The Blue-and-Yellow prefers build nests in tree cavities, which they create by using their powerful beaks. The female will lay a couple of eggs, and incubate the clutch for about 1 month.