BLUE AND GOLD MACAW
Ara ararauna
The Blue and Gold Macaw is part of the large group of neotropical parrots known as the ‘Macaws’.
It is native to Venezuela, Peru, Brazil and Bolivia in South America and Panama in Middle America and is found in rainforests, swamp forests and marshlands.
These amazing creatures are very striking in appearance, very intelligent and very vocal making them popular as pets.
Their diet primarily consists of nuts, seeds, fruits, leaves and greens.
Lifespan – Up to 50 years
IUCN Conservation Status – Least Concern