Rio
Blue-and-gold macaw · Shared by FrostyOtter · 6 days ago
Rio crosses the glasshouse twice a day at full speed, mainly for the noise it makes.
About the Blue-and-gold macaw
- Origin
- Northern South America
- Size
- 76–86 cm including tail; 900–1300 g
- Lifespan
- 50 years or more; often 60+
- Diet
- Large-parrot pellets, vegetables, nuts in moderation
- Temperament
- Intelligent, sociable, demanding, emotionally sensitive
- Noise
- Extremely loud; audible far outside the house
Read more about the blue-and-gold macaw — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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