Macaws are large colorful New Worldparrots, classified into six of the many Psittacidaegenera: Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Propyrrhura, Orthopsittaca, and Diopsittaca. They are the largest birds in the parrot family in length and wingspan, though the flightless Kakapo is heavier.
Parrots are zygodactyl, like woodpeckers, having 4 toes on each foot – two front and two back.
Their native habitats are the forests, especially rain forests, of Mexico and Central and South America. They are locally also known as Guacamayos in Spanish and Arara in Portuguese.
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AraProject.nl - Dedicated to the study of two free-range macaws in the Netherlands. News, history, image galleries, and FAQ.
Meta Description: [ Scarlet Macaws (Ara macao) and other Parrots Living Feral/Naturalized in The Netherlands ]
CliffordLive - Pictures, story and RealPlayer video of a yellow collar macaw.
Enchanted Emerald Forest Macaws - Contains information, photos and articles about hyacinth and scarlet macaws.
Meta Description: [ Enchanted Emerald Forest Macaws. Photographs of macaws;
information about Hyacinth and Scarlet macaws; Incubation data; parent-rearing of Macaws ]
Foundation for the Preservation of the Hyacinth Macaw - A non-profit foundation incorporated in 1991. Contains photos, paintings, gifts and information about the hyacint macaw and the foundation, and an article about other macaws.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to preserving the natural world, especially members of the parrot family - the Hyacinth Macaw, world?s largest parrot, threatened with extinction, a challenge to breed in captivity. ]
Hand rearing a baby Blue and Gold Macaw - This site is about a young Blue and Gold Macaw chick that is being hand-reared from day one. Many pictures, extensive text and information.
Large Macaw FAQs - Read about the different types of large macaws with this guide that discusses their value, personality, and maintenance requirements.
The Mac Cam - Provides a view of Mac, a scarlet macaw in his huge house playing. It also documents Mac's life. Boko, a congo african grey, can also be seen at this site.
Meta Description: [ The Mac Cam provides a real time view of Mac, a Scarlet Macaw in his huge house playing. It uses an 8mm camera to take pictures during the day. This site also documents Mac's life. Boko, a Congo African Grey, can also be seen at this site. ]
Those Majestic Macaws - FAQ about some of the different macaw species. List of recipes, health and care tips, food to avoid and what's nutritious. How much it should weigh, the length of the bird and pictures of the anatomy and skeleton. Parrot jokes.
Amazon for a first-hand look at macaws, with an encore presentation of the The Real Macaw. The macaws' strong beaks are ...