Blue and Gold Macaw
Very Loud. Their call is a powerful, harsh screech that can be heard from a long distance. They will use it to communicate and get attention.
Macaws
Lear's Macaw
A large, rare macaw that is a uniform deep blue, similar to the Hyacinth but slightly smaller and with a greenish tinge. They have a teardrop-shaped yellow patch of skin at the base of their beak.
Origin
Central & South America
Size
28-31 inches (71-79 cm). Weight: 900-1000g (31.7-35 oz)
Weight
950g avg.
Noise Level
Very Loud. They have a powerful, rolling call similar to but higher-pitched than a Hyacinth's.
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See Available Lear's Macaw ListingsTemperament & Personality
Intelligent, playful, and social. In the wild, they are very shy. In captivity, they can be affectionate but require experienced handling due to their rarity and specialized needs.
Vocalization & Talking Ability
Not well known for talking ability in captivity due to their rarity. Their natural calls are impressive and loud.
Dietary Needs
A highly specialized diet, primarily consisting of Licuri palm nuts. Replicating this in captivity is challenging and requires a specific formulated diet.
Health & Lifespan
Lifespan can exceed 60 years. Endangered and protected. Health care requires an avian specialist. Prone to PDD and other macaw-related illnesses.
Housing Requirements
Requires a very large, custom-built aviary. They are not considered pet birds and are usually found only in conservation programs and zoos. Not suitable for private homes.
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Blue-Throated Macaw
Loud. They have a loud macaw call, but it's generally considered to be less harsh and frequent than that of a Blue and Gold or Scarlet Macaw.
Blue-Headed Macaw
Moderate. Their call is higher-pitched and less grating than large macaws, making them a quieter option, though they can still be noisy.