Macaws were originally imported into the US from Mexico, Central & South America. As a species, if nothing else is ever said about them, to say they are gorgeous is an understatement. They are one of the flashiest of all the pet birds due to both color & size. Macaw sizes range from the largest of the species which is the Hyacinthine with its length ranging in the 40" area & topping out at about 50 oz. to the smaller Mini Macaw Severe & the Yellow-Collared at 15" long & 9 oz. As with all the large birds we market, the macaws are handfed as babies. The life span of macaws is 25 to 50 years or more. As a pet they require attention but give back tremendous amounts of affection. Their vocabulary can become extensive & tricks are often easily learned. Because of their bulk & large stature they may prefer to walk & climb around small areas rather than fly. Their powerful beaks can easily crack a macadamia or Brazil nut. The mini macaws require less attention, make good pets & can also learn to talk & do tricks. Most macaws like to chew, so supply them with plenty of wood or natural, non-toxic branches. The majority of babies are available beginning in August.
Scarlet Macaw
Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is 33' in length & grown, weighs 32 to 39 oz. There has always been a good demand for Scarlets as pets as well as display birds because of their brilliant color & their affection toward their keepers. They love to bathe & talking gives them an outlet for boredom which can otherwise turn into screeching. $950. each
Blue & Gold Macaw
Blue & Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna) is 35" in length & weighs in at 35 to 42 oz.. Blue & Golds have also been a regular in the pet world for a very long time due to their very affectionate nature & intelligence. They learn to talk & imitate exceptionally well. $750. each
Military Macaw
Military Macaw (Ara militaris) ranges from 28 to 30" in length & weigh around 32 oz. when grown. Militaries are friendly birds that are moderate talkers but anything they lack in talking they make up for in spectacular color. $600. each
Green-Winged Macaw
Green-Winged Macaw or Marron (Ara chloroptera) is 33 to 36" in length & weighs between 42 & 49 oz. when grown. These macaws are particularly kind to children & other pets. They tend to get along well in a family situation with their pleasing & gentle personality but are easily frightened by sudden noises & movements. $1100. each
Red-fronted Macaw
Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys) is a bit smaller than some of the other macaws at 24" long & weighing about 19 oz.. Their coloring is dissimilar to that of all the other macaws. In size they seem to be the transition between standard macaws & mini macaws. $700. each
Severe Macaw
Severe, Severa or Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severa) is one of the mini macaws, measuring in at 19" in length & weighing about 13 oz. grown. They are very affectionate & like all macaws, they talk. $700. each
Yellow - Collared Macaw
Yellow-Naped or Cassin's Macaws (Ara auricollis) another mini macaw is 15" in length & 9 oz. in weight. They are known as an excellent pet with a nice personality & clownish behavior & of course, they talk. $600. each