Macaws are fascinating, intelligent, loving, and affectionate birds.
I have a 33-year-old severe macaw named Emmy, and we met the day she hatched. She’s an extremely important member of my family, and she has so much personality!
Macaws are the largest flying parrots, with the Hyacinth Macaw being the most sizable, boasting a wingspan of up to 5 feet.
A macaw’s facial pattern is highly distinctive and is thought to be as unique as a fingerprint. They possess brilliant plumage and coloring that is surprisingly well-suited to the Amazon jungle’s bright fruits, flowers, and vivid green canopies.
Amazon parrots get their name from the rainforest they inhabit.
These beautiful birds are typical show-offs and love to be the center of attention. They’re also boisterous, playful, and outgoing.
Most bird species have three toes facing forward and one toe facing backward, but parrots have zygodactyl toes—two facing forward and two facing backward. Their unique feet help them climb up and down tree branches.
These parrots are some of the clearest speakers and mimics, and they are found in Mexico, Central, and South America.
They mate for life, live in large flocks in the wild, and companionship is incredibly important to them. As pets, they require plenty of playtime and social interaction.
