The blue and gold macaw is notorious for biting. You might be reading this right now as you have experienced a nip from this feisty parrot. First off, we hope that your hand is doing okay, and second, you need not worry as there are ways to avert this kind […]
It may seem that two different species of birds can be completely compatible, but what may seem like a calm situation can change in a split second. When one of the birds is much larger than the other, it may become a big problem for the smaller one. There are […]
Loud and large, macaws may seem intimidating if you come across them, but these birds are in fact, known to be quite friendly and playful. Are macaws friendly? Don’t let the sheer size and noisy nature of these birds fool you, macaws are actually very affectionate and require a lot […]
Macaws are beautiful, intelligent pets and owning them can be hugely rewarding as they are loyal and can be trained to respond to commands. At the same time, macaws can be challenging pets because they demand more time than most pets do. And oh, they can be very noisy and […]
How bad is a bite from a macaw? We have heard a lot of horror stories about macaw bites being able to rip someone’s finger off, but is there any truth to this? Somehow, macaws got the reputation of having the worst bite out of all the parrots and we […]
I have never been aware of the fact that even macaws can have an odor. But when I brought home two macaws and took care of them, I learned that macaws can smell not so good under different circumstances or health conditions. Initially, I was confused about the foul smell […]
Big, gorgeous, and brightly colored macaws are extremely social, and for many people the ultimate pet bird. Due to their huge size and tendency to lunge at strangers, a lot of people are intimidated by macaws and their big beaks. But those who own and really know this bird species […]
Research some mini-macaws for any amount of time and you will begin to wonder if they make good pets or not, and we can attest that the answer to that question is, yes, provided you have some experience in keeping these lovely birds. Are mini macaws good pets? Mini macaws […]
If you are like us and you research many parrots for fun and knowledge, you may begin to wonder if the African Grey is smarter than the macaw, to which the answer is yes. Are African Greys Smarter Than Macaws? African Greys are smarter than Macaws. They have been reported […]
This is no secret that Sun Conures and Macaws are one of the loudest birds in the world. While their loud calls often seem to irritate people, bird lovers actually like to hear those sounds. So, if you are looking for a pet bird minus the high-pitched calls, you should […]