Description
Life span: 30+ years
One of the largest macaw species is the green-winged macaw. Despite having an intimidatingly large beak, this macaw is known for being a friendly giant. It is easy to distinguish between scarlet and green-winged macaws. The upper-wing covert feathers of the green-winged macaw are primarily green, despite both birds’ breasts being a vivid red color. Gray legs are on the bird. The feathers on the middle wing are green with blue tips. The tail has an assortment of feathers, all crimson all over. The large beak can readily break thick nuts due to its size. It has a horn-colored upper jaw and a lower mandible that is black.
Green-wing macaws have been raised in captivity since the 17th century. Captive breeding programmes took off and were highly successful during the 19th century. It is not difficult to locate green-wing macaws today that were raised in captivity.
Habitat/Native Region
Much of the tropical lowland forests in Central and South America, including those in Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Guyana, Brazil, Peru, Suriname, French Guiana, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia, are home to the green-winged macaw. Its habitat is almost identical to that of the blue-and-gold macaw.
As Pet
Behavior
The green-wing macaw is a kind and serene bird who frequently adopts a laid-back demeanor. They are friendly and require a few hours of time daily. These birds are clever; they are able to learn a language and perform tricks.
They are among the largest kinds of parrot and have powerful beaks. Despite being one of the friendliest parrot species, homes with small children may be at risk of bites from a green-wing macaw with behavioral problems.
Care
The friendly character of green-wing macaws makes them sensitive to teaching and in need of the proper attention and bonding time. A bored macaw will act destructively. Ensure that owners interact with bird frequently. The green-winged macaw’s cage needs to be rather large. Building materials for green-wing housing should be stainless steel cages, which are widely available and cheaply priced. The bars of a cage made of inferior materials may be readily bent or broken by this bird.
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