Basic Facts About Blue and Gold Macaw

Before you buy your own Blue and Gold Macaw pet, there basic things you should know about them to know how to handle these beautiful birds. For  a starter, the Blue and Gold Macaw are special kinds of parrots that can be taught talking tricks.

The Blue and Gold Macaw or Ara Ararauna scientifically hails from Central America. They love to eat nuts and fruits. Although their meals don’t cost as much, the Blue and Gold Macaw can be very expensive, priced at $800 to $2000. They are not to be sold illegally though as they are listed among the endangered species.

Their standard lifespan is usually 30 to 50 years but if taken care of properly, they reach up to 70 years old. However, Blue and Gold Macaw matures fast and become ready for mating in as early as three years old. During this season, the Blue and Gold Macaw can be pretty aggressive. In ordinary days, Blue and Gold Macaw habitually screams and bites.

The Blue and Gold Macaw pet owners need to be patient when training them as they are not good at being kept in urban areas and inside the house. This is one thing that should be noted when building their cage. It has to be ample so they have a lot of space to exercise. The cage should also be hung outdoors as much as possible because they are quite messy.

Because they are playful in nature, you may put wooden toys for them to play with as they have strong beaks and have the tendency to destroy anything they can get their bills on.

Now you are ready to have your own Blue and Gold Macaw pet.