Name: Blue and Gold Macaw
Origin: South America
Latin Name: Ara ararauna
Habitat: Forests and tropical woodlands
Diet: Seeds, fruit and flowers
Lifespan: 60 years
Average Size: Weight:1.5 kg., Height: 86cm,
Characteristics:
Macaws are a beautiful large parrot with vibrant blue and yellow golden plumage. They have large powerful beaks, gripping toes and a long graceful tail. They are intelligent social birds that often gather in flocks of up to 30 individuals.