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
Spix's Macaw
The famous 'Little Blue Macaw,' a small macaw with various shades of blue-grey plumage and a brighter blue on the wings and tail. It is extinct in the wild, existing only in breeding programs.
Origin
Central & South America
Size
22 inches (56 cm). Weight: 300g (10.5 oz)
Weight
300g avg.
Noise Level
Moderate. Their call is a 'kra-ark' sound, which is not considered as loud or harsh as that of other macaw species.
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Known to be very shy, gentle, and intelligent. They form strong pair bonds. Their temperament in a companion setting is not well-documented due to their extreme rarity.
Vocalization & Talking Ability
Not known for talking ability. Their vocalizations are their natural calls.
Dietary Needs
Highly specialized, relying on the nuts of specific palm trees in their native habitat. Breeding programs work to replicate this diet.
Health & Lifespan
Lifespan of 20-30 years. The incredibly small gene pool presents significant health challenges. They are not available as pets and are managed under strict conservation protocols.
Housing Requirements
Housed exclusively in large, dedicated aviaries as part of international conservation and reintroduction efforts. Not a pet species.
More Macaws
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.