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Macaws

Articles about Macaws from the Beauty of Birds archive of expert pet bird care and training guides.

Two blue and gold macaws face to face, one holding a red berry in its beak

Mini (Miniature) Macaw Species and Photos

The term "mini-macaw" is derived from "miniature macaw" - which is principally used in aviculture to describe a group of smaller macaws that have a total body length of 20 inches (50 cm) or less.

Fifteen parrot eggs of different sizes laid out in rows on concrete beside a feather and nesting straw

Lear’s Macaws: Breeding / Reproduction

Most breeding activities have been observed between February and April; although they may start breeding as early as December and nest as late as May.

Two blue and gold macaws face to face, one holding a red berry in its beak

Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii)

The Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) – also known as the Little Blue Macaw – is by far the rarest Macaw in the world with no known wild specimens remaining

Spix’s Macaws: Aviculture / Captive Breeding

Spix's Macaws are energetic and noisy parrots with inquisitive and playful personalities. They can get aggressive, even outside the breeding season. Wild-caught are initially shy but usually get used to their caretakers quite quickly.

Two blue and gold macaws face to face, one holding a red berry in its beak

Illiger’s or Blue-Winged Macaws as Pets

First of all – these birds are in danger of extinction and any suitable bird should best be placed into a well-managed breeding program to ensure that future

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