Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Scarlet MacawsThese birds are intelligent, but they need daily socialization and stimulation so that they stay tame. Scarlet macaws get bored quite easily, so they should be provided with plenty of toys to play with, in addition to near-constant attention from their owners.Hand-fed scarlet macaws can be very affectionate, but potential owners should keep in mind that like all macaws, they can be noisy. Don't plan on keeping one as a pet if you live in an apartment or small living space, it probably won't work.
Blue and Gold Macaws
Intelligent and sociable, the blue and gold macaw grows to be quite large, measuring nearly three feet from the beak to the tip of the tail. This is not a pet for a novice bird owner; it rivals a cat or a dog in its social needs. They're also very loud birds, and their vocalization includes flock calls that sound like screaming. They're also known to "chew" with their beaks when held in captivity.
Hyacinth Macaws
Hyacinth macaws are the largest type of macaw and arguably the hardest to care for. Because these birds demand more time and attention than other species, Hyacinth macaws are definitely not the right pets for new bird owners. Large, beautiful, and intelligent, they can be quite alluring but are suitable only for pet owners with the right amounts of patience and devotion.
Military Macaws
Social and very vocal, Military macaws have a reputation for being pleasant, even-tempered pets when properly socialized. Military macaws are curious birds, and they enjoy playing and interacting with their human "flock."But like other macaws, these birds will require a lot of energy from their human owners. Plan to spend a lot of time with a military macaw if you get one as a pet.
Great Green Macaws
Great Green Macaws are, as their name suggests, almost entirely green. They are very large parrots, at 85-90cm long, with blue on their lower back, rump and upper tail feathers, as well as on the tip of their tail. They have a distinctive red band across the top of their bill and lines of red feathers along bare facial skin.There are two separate subspecies of Great Green Macaw. One inhabits Central America and northern Colombia and the other, A. a. guayaquilensis, has a small range in Ecuador and possibly south-western Colombia.
Greenwing Macaws
A close-up of Green-winged Macaw perched on a palm frond. Roger de la Harpe/Getty ImagesThe greenwing macaw has a very sweet disposition, and respond well to training. They'll need attention and time to bond with their owners but will thrive in a supportive environment. If you're considering this bird as a pet (or any macaw, for that matter), don't expect to leave it for long stretches of time. This bird needs a lot of social interaction.
blue-throated macaw
The blue-throated macaw has a yellow and blue body. The dorsal surface is a turquoise-blue and is slightly duller on the crown and brighter on rump. The ventral surface is largely bright yellow but the vent is pale blue. A bare facial patch is obscured by blue feather-lines that merge into blue lower cheeks and throat. They also have bare pink skin around base of bill. The beak is hooked and the feet are zygodactylous
Red fronted macaw
One of the so-called “mini macaws,” the Red fronted macaw is a unique, affectionate and endlessly fun parrot, and truth be told, not at all that “mini.” They can be quite calm and affectionate, being one of the cuddlier breeds of the macaw. On the other hand, these parrots are very intelligent and have an inquisitive personality with a good desire for fun and goofing off. All these balanced traits combined make the Red Fronted macaws a desirable and loved pet parrot worldwide.
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Scarlet MacawsThese birds are intelligent, but they need daily socialization and stimulation so that they stay tame. Scarlet macaws get bored quite easily, so they should be provided with plenty of toys to play with, in addition to near-constant attention from their owners.Hand-fed scarlet macaws can be very affectionate, but potential owners should keep in mind that like all macaws, they can be noisy. Don't plan on keeping one as a pet if you live in an apartment or small living space, it probably won't work.
Blue and Gold Macaws
Intelligent and sociable, the blue and gold macaw grows to be quite large, measuring nearly three feet from the beak to the tip of the tail. This is not a pet for a novice bird owner; it rivals a cat or a dog in its social needs. They're also very loud birds, and their vocalization includes flock calls that sound like screaming. They're also known to "chew" with their beaks when held in captivity.
Hyacinth Macaws
Hyacinth macaws are the largest type of macaw and arguably the hardest to care for. Because these birds demand more time and attention than other species, Hyacinth macaws are definitely not the right pets for new bird owners. Large, beautiful, and intelligent, they can be quite alluring but are suitable only for pet owners with the right amounts of patience and devotion.
Military Macaws
Social and very vocal, Military macaws have a reputation for being pleasant, even-tempered pets when properly socialized. Military macaws are curious birds, and they enjoy playing and interacting with their human "flock."But like other macaws, these birds will require a lot of energy from their human owners. Plan to spend a lot of time with a military macaw if you get one as a pet.
Great Green Macaws
Great Green Macaws are, as their name suggests, almost entirely green. They are very large parrots, at 85-90cm long, with blue on their lower back, rump and upper tail feathers, as well as on the tip of their tail. They have a distinctive red band across the top of their bill and lines of red feathers along bare facial skin.There are two separate subspecies of Great Green Macaw. One inhabits Central America and northern Colombia and the other, A. a. guayaquilensis, has a small range in Ecuador and possibly south-western Colombia.
Greenwing Macaws
A close-up of Green-winged Macaw perched on a palm frond. Roger de la Harpe/Getty ImagesThe greenwing macaw has a very sweet disposition, and respond well to training. They'll need attention and time to bond with their owners but will thrive in a supportive environment. If you're considering this bird as a pet (or any macaw, for that matter), don't expect to leave it for long stretches of time. This bird needs a lot of social interaction.
blue-throated macaw
The blue-throated macaw has a yellow and blue body. The dorsal surface is a turquoise-blue and is slightly duller on the crown and brighter on rump. The ventral surface is largely bright yellow but the vent is pale blue. A bare facial patch is obscured by blue feather-lines that merge into blue lower cheeks and throat. They also have bare pink skin around base of bill. The beak is hooked and the feet are zygodactylous
Red fronted macaw
One of the so-called “mini macaws,” the Red fronted macaw is a unique, affectionate and endlessly fun parrot, and truth be told, not at all that “mini.” They can be quite calm and affectionate, being one of the cuddlier breeds of the macaw. On the other hand, these parrots are very intelligent and have an inquisitive personality with a good desire for fun and goofing off. All these balanced traits combined make the Red Fronted macaws a desirable and loved pet parrot worldwide.
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