Scarlet Macaws
April 19, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
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The Scarlet Macaw can be found in South America and Mexico and they can get to a length of 90cm (35 inches) and a weight of 2-3 pounds. When they are kept captive their life can get up to 80 years.
These birds are very intelligent. This is why they tend to get bored easily. They need daily socialization so that they stay tame. Also, they need many toys to chew on them and play with. If you manage to hand feed your Scarlet Macaws he can turn out to be quite affectionate and loving. Another important aspect is that these birds are sometimes noisy.
The Scarlets are the most colorful of the Macaws. They are vivid red with a bright blue and yellow wings ending.
In captivity, the Scarlets require a health diet made of a large gamma of fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and other bird-safe goodies.
These big and loving birds love to exercise. They are quite playful and they love to stretch their muscles. Macaws should be allowed to exercise at least 2 hours a day. Also they should have many toys to chew on and exercise the jaw muscles.
These birds make beautiful companions. They love human presence, are beautiful and intelligent and have a great personality. For many years, The Scarlet Macaws have been the most popular specie around bird owners.
The first thing you will notice when looking at a Scarlet’ Macaw is the beautiful feathers. But it is the personality that will make you fall in love with them. The Scarlets are confident and friendly, and they learn tricks quite easily and even develop ca vocabulary of about 5 to10 words.
While these birds have many great features, they are not just for everybody. The breeders recommend them to attentive, experienced owners who have the time and patience to train them properly. This is because sometimes, the Scarlet Macaws can be aggressive and destructive if they are not tamed and socialized. In order to maintain the bond between bird and owner, they need to be monitored and receive daily attention.
Also, you should be aware that Scarlets can be extremely loud. This could be difficult for people living in small apartments or condos.
But besides all this, owners say that Scarlets are worth all the effort because they are sweet and have a great loving personality. Before you think about adopting this type of bird, contact a few breeders and let them show you some birds and give you a few pointers. Also, don