The Blue and Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is a brilliant blue parrot with a yellow breast and belly and a white face and black collar.
These birds are about three feet tall. They are excellent
climbers. In the wild they prefer a diet of fruit and nuts.
Macaws mate for life. The nest is built in the hollow of a tree. Two to four eggs are laid, then incubated for about 25 days. The young fledge in a little over three months and will remain with the parents for about one year.
Blue and Yellow Macaws are found in Mexico, Central and South America. They prefer rain forest habitats and spend much of their time in the upper canopy. They have a lifespan of about 80 years in captivity.
The little Blue & Yellow Macaw shown at right comes from Wild Republic, who has joined hands with the National Audubon Society to empower its new line of birds.
Each bird's lifelike design and detailing is the result of input from Audubon. Additionally the sounds in each toy are authentic bird songs provided by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and represent hours, months, even years of in-the-field work conducted by expert recordists. Wild Republic's affiliation with these two bird organizations emphasizes its commitment to nature conservation.
The Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is a large red parrot with blue and yellow colored wings,
a white face and a beak that is light above and black below.
These birds are about three feet tall and weigh about three pounds. They are excellent climbers. In the wild they prefer a diet of fruit and nuts.
The Scarlet Macaw mates for life. The nest is built in the hollow of a tree. Two to four eggs are laid, then incubated for about 25 days. The young fledge in a little over three months and will remain with the parents for about one year.
Scarlet Macaws are found in Mexico, Central and South America. They prefer rain forest habitats and spend much of their time in the upper canopy. They have a lifespan of about 75 years in captivity.The Scarlet Macaw Nightlight shown at right is made by Ibis & Orchid and can be found in our Gift Shop.
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