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Blue And Gold Macaw Of The Rainforest

The blue and gold macaw of the rainforest * Length Female: 32-34 inches
is found mainly in tropical South * Weight Male: 2-2 3/4 pounds
America. Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, * Weight Female: slightly smaller
northern Paraguay, and eastern Peru all * Wingspan Male: 41-45 inches
offer the kind of home the macaw parrot * Wingspan Female: slightly smaller
needs. The blue and gold macaw's natural Temperament
habitat includes open marshlands and Of all the parrots of the world, the blue
woodlands, but the rainforest, with its and gold macaw is said to have one of the
large trees is a favored habitat. mildest, most easy-going temperaments.
Blue and Gold Macaw Population Density Unlike some parrot species, the blue and
The blue and gold macaw of the rainforest gold macaw is willing to interact with
is an endangered species. Because of various family members rather than being
hunting, trapping for the pet trade, and a one-person bird. It will, however,
destruction of their habitat, blue and prefer one above the others.
gold macaws are gradually disappearing Extremely intelligent, a blue and gold
from the rainforest, as well as other macaw can be taught both to talk and to
areas. do tricks. It mimics human words loudly
Habitat destruction appears to be the and clearly. It is a very expressive
greatest danger to blue and gold macaw bird, showing what it wants by cocking
population density. Logging, in its head, flashing its eyes, and
particular, removes the largest trees "talking" to you. It may also fluff its
the ones macaws favor for nesting. feathers, bow, bob its head, and prance
Without suitable nesting sites, the blue around.
and gold macaw of the rainforest is A blue and gold macaw can become very
doomed to extinction. tame and playful if hand-raised. They
Perhaps the second greatest danger to the will always require a lot of attention,
blue and gold macaw is the pet trade. though. If they become bored, they can be
Traders climb trees to remove chicks from very destructive.
their nests. If climbing is too Toys
difficult, trees are felled, and chicks Give a blue and gold macaw wood to chew,
who survive the fall are taken. Few and he will forget about chewing things
survive to maturity, rapidly decimating that are off-bounds. This parrot keeps
their numbers. its beak in good condition by chewing
Blue and gold macaws are usually seen in wood. It also relieves pent up energy by
pairs or family groups. At times, they chewing wood. As a result, it chews very
may be seen in flocks of a dozen or so. aggressively.
Sadly, such sightings are becoming A variety of stimulating chew toys will
increasingly uncommon. The blue and gold keep it from becoming bored.
macaw population density in the wild is Food
already much lower than the numbers in The blue and gold macaw of the rainforest
captivity. Some put the total of those in usually eats bark and leaves, fruits,
the rainforest at no more than 200 pairs. nuts, seeds, and vegetables, but it will
Coloring also eat small animals in the wild. It
The blue and gold macaw of the rainforest visits clay licks to get mineral
is almost entirely bright aqua blue and supplements into its diet, and to
golden yellow. The wings are tipped with detoxify seeds.
a bright true blue. Since both male and In captivity, a blue and gold macaw will
female look identical, breeders must use eat fresh pellets or seeds. It will need
a blood test or DNA test to determine fresh fruits and vegetables daily, with
gender. The blue and gold macaw has a old ones discarded after 24 hours. It
creamy white face, with distinctive black will need a ready supply of fresh, clean,
feather lines and green forehead. chlorine-free water, too.
Size The blue and gold macaw appreciates
A full-grown blue and gold macaw is one quality and variety in its food, and may
of the largest parrots in the world. let you know if it is not happy about
* Length Male: 34-36 inches what it receives.




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