Blue-and-Yellow Macaw / Blue ara parrot
These brightly colored beauties have much more to offer than just a pretty face; they are full of personality and comical charm.
Fun Facts!
- Around the house, these macaws may act like friendly dogs. They enjoy being near their owners and seek out attention.
- Wingspan can reach 40 inches or more, and they typically weigh over 2 pounds
- Can live 60 or more years, although most live about 30 years; some blue and golds have lived up to 100 or more
- Wild blue and golds are an endangered species. Much of their population decline in the wild has been due to habitat destruction, hunting, and trapping.