Blue and Gold Macaw

Zone:
Folly Interactive

Diet:
Herbivore

Taxa:
Bird

Conservation Status:
Least Concern

The Blue and Gold Macaw, also known as the Blue and Yellow Macaw, is native to the forests and woodland of tropical South America.  Macaws are vivid in appearance with blue wings and tail, dark blue chin, golden under parts and a green forehead.  The naked face is white, turning pink in excited birds, and lined with small black feathers.

This Macaw uses its powerful beak for breaking nutshells, and also for climbing up and hanging from trees.

Macaws generally mates for life and make popular pets because of their striking appearance, talking ability and the fact they bond closely with their owners.