Macaws are primarily monogamous, remaining bonded for life. They are often seen flying in large flocks and the bonded pairs fly close together, their wings nearly touching.
Fast Facts
- Macaws are playful and inquisitive and can mimic human vocalizations very well.
- Their incredibly strong beaks are perfectly adapted for eating all sorts of nuts and seeds, as seen in their ability to crack open incredibly hard-shelled nuts with ease.
- At the slightest sign of danger, they take flight and start screeching loudly.
Scientific name |
Ara ararauna |
Range | South America |
Conservation status | Least concern |
Diet | Herbivore |
Zoo name(s) | Max, Penny |
Zoo location | Cats |