Macaws

Macaws have been rightly called winged rainbows. They are among those few species in nature which add color to Mother Earth and add to her unending miracles. Macaws are flamboyant, colorful, intelligent and captivating birds. Their personalities are legendary. Because of their great beauty and engaging personalities, macaws have been kept in captivity for centuries. In fact, in the United States, macaws were kept by the Pueblo Indians since 1100 A.D.

Seventeen species of macaws can be found in the wild today, in Central and South America. They are typically brightly coloured, with large beaks and long tails. Blue and Gold Macaw, Greenwing Macaw, Military Macaw, Red Fronted Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Hyacinth Macaw, Hahns Macaw are some examples from the family of macaws.

Provided they are given a healthy diet, good training, allowed freedom from their cage and given lots of attention macaws will be life long companions. Macaws live longer than most dogs and birds. Taking care of macaws is anything but easy. Your macaws will bond closely with you if you take pains to know as much about them as possible, mainly their feather condition, diet, flying tendencies and their personalities.



Scarlet Macaws



Hyacinth Macaws



Hahns Macaw



Greenwing Macaw

Food:

Small portions of pasta, cooked chicken, turkey or chicken thigh bones, fruit salad, cooked legumes and any other leftovers are great for macaws.