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Blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna) (left); green-winged macaw (Ara chloropterus )(right)

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Taxonomy

Order: Psittaciformes

Family: Psittacidae

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus – hyacinth macaw

Ara spp.

Ara ararauna – blue and gold macaw

Ara chloropterus – green-winged macaw

Ara macao – scarlet macaw

Diopsittaca nobilis – D. n. cumanensis – noble macaw

There are 15 species of macaws in the genus Ara and 3 species in genus Anodorhynchus. Blue and gold, scarlet, and green-winged macaws are among the most popular pet macaw species. Visit LafeberVet’s Macaw ID Slideshow for additional information.

Physical description

• Macaws are slender birds with long tapered tails; strong, heavy bills; and a bare facial patch.
• Macaws are sexually monomorphic.
• The green-winged macaw may be distinguished from the scarlet macaw by its larger size and the bands of small, red feathers around the eyes. Scarlet macaws also have yellow feathers on their wings.

  Scarlet macaws (Ara macao). Image by Dunleavy. Click image to enlarge

Diet

• Macaws are frugivores, granivores, and/or florivores. Free-ranging birds feed on seeds, fruit, figs, palm nuts, leaves, nectar, and/or flowers.
• Some macaws need more fat in their diet. Hyacinth macaws consume only palm nuts in the wild.
• Since psittacine birds hull seeds before ingestion, they do not require grit. In fact, some individuals will overeat grit when ill putting the bird at risk for impaction.
• All-seed diets are deficient in protein, vitamins, and minerals including calcium and vitamin A.

Husbandry

• Macaws require a large amount of space in a quality made cage or room with appropriate toys.
• Cage bar spacing should be 0.75-1.5 in (1.9-3.8 cm).
• Perch diameter should range from 5/8 in (1.6 cm) for Hahn’s macaw up to 2 in (5 cm) for hyacinth macaws.
• Provide frequent baths or showers.

Behavior

• Most of the large macaws are considered gentle birds, however all large macaws can be quite noisy and destructive.
• The scarlet macaw has a reputation for a particularly strong personality making them a difficult pet for inexperienced owners.
• All macaws are extremely intelligent that require a lot of stimulation.
• Feather destructive behavior may be more common in some of the mini macaw species.
• Most macaw species have a bare facial area, which can flush pink indicating a change in mood.
• Foraging is an important part of normal daily parrot activity. Teach and encourage pet birds to play and forage.

Normal physiologic values

Anatomy and physiology

• Macaws have a rolling or waddling gait due to walking on their feet as well as caudal tarsometatarsus.
• The pressure exerted by a large macaw beak can be greater than 200 psi.
• Macaws share the following anatomic traits with other members of Order Psittaciformes:
  • Communication of the right and left nasal sinus
  • The only avian tongue with intrinsic muscles
  • Simply syrinx
  • Craniofacial hinge of beak is a synovial joint
  • Ceca absent
  • Gall bladder often absent
  • Zygodactyl foot: two toes pointed backward and two pointed forward

Restraint

• Most macaw species have a bare facial patch that can flush pink color indicating a change in mood.
• Restrain large macaws by placing the thumb and forefinger beneath the mandible. Secure the outside wing with three fingers and use the other hand to hold the feet.
• Avoid touching the bare facial patch as the skin can bruise after aggressive restraint.

Venipuncture

Preventive medicine

• Obtain a complete history and perform a thorough annual physical examination.
• Establish baseline data with regular clinical testing (complete blood count, protein electrophoresis, and plasma biochemistries.
• Ensure proper nutrition and husbandry.
• Recommend quarantine of newly acquired birds.
• Perform additional testing for select diseases based on history and physical exam findings: avian polyoma virus and psittacosis.
• Determine origin and history of newly acquired sick birds to contain and prevent further spread of disease.
• Birds housed in large groups or aviaries are at higher risk of Pacheco’s disease virus and use of the vaccine may be indicated.
• The avian polyoma virus vaccine is recommended for breeding populations.

Injections

Important medical conditions

• Beak malocclusion
• Degenerative cardiac disease
• Feather destructive behavior in some mini macaw species
• Goiter
• Inflammatory skin disease
• Internal papillomatosis
• Respiratory disease including pulmonary hypersensitivity syndrome or allergic pneumonitis: The incidence of respiratory disease increases in birds exposed to low relative humidity and/or birds that produce lots of powder down such as cockatoos.

Infectious Diseases

• Oral abscesses
• Avian bornavirus infection (proventricular dilitation disease or PDD)
• Avian polyomavirus

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What Will I Need to Provide for an Adopted Macaw Parrot?
Bird Rescue Organizations want one thing most of all, that is to find all their adoptable birds a forever home. Before thinking about Macaw Parrot adoption make sure you are committed to providing a Macaw Parrot a healthy home for many years to come. This is especially important with species of birds that sometimes have lifespans over many decades.

What Does a Macaw Parrot Need in Order to Be Healthy?
Macaw Parrots are social creatures just like us and will desire to spend time in the same room with you (and family) during the day and evening. It’s important to provide a Macaw Parrot with lot of natural light, as well as give them plenty of opportunities for exercise, which they can get by jumping and hanging, or flying indoors (or a sheltered aviary). Birds eat a variety of foods including seeds, pellets, grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables. Macaw Parrot will eat periodically throughout the day and will create a mess around their eating areas. Most birds will also want to vocalize their presence so be prepared for chirping, squawking, and in some cases talking. It’s all to get engaged socially. Very important! Macaw Parrots are sensitive to air pollution, and will need fresh air. If you smoke please do not adopt a Macaw Parrot as the negative effects of second hand smoke are amplified for birds because with every breath they renew 100% of the air from their lungs. Finally, immediately after adopting a Macaw Parrot find a local veterinarian who can give the Macaw Parrot checkups, and diagnose any major issues.

Why Macaw Parrot Adoption Is the Best Option.
Many Macaw Parrots suffer times of hardship and loneliness at the hand of Macaw Parrot breeders who are not sensitive to proper care. Breeders offering Macaw Parrots for sale sometimes wean young too soon to increase profits, this will harm the a Macaw Parrot as they need to learn how to find food and feed on their own. Macaw Parrot Rescue organization work hard to prepare Macaw Parrots for their next home, and will work with you to find a bird whose temperament will suit your lifestyle. Macaw Parrots from shelters usually end up there because the previous owner is suffering a financial hardship, moved, had a death in the family or gave up on caring for the Macaw Parrot, NOT because the Macaw Parrot is unhealthy.

How Can I Spend Time With Macaw Parrots Without Adopting?
The best method is to volunteer at a local bird rescue organization, or get in touch with local bird clubs, and enthusiasts. Birds are not domesticated animals like dogs and cats. They have not spent countless generations in homes alongside humans. Because of this and potential long lifespans before you adopt a Macaw Parrot seriously consider if your lifestyle will mesh with the needs of a Macaw Parrot, then spend time getting to know the habits of a Macaw Parrot.

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