Blue-and-Yellow Macaw | Brevard Zoo Animals

Blue-and-Yellow Macaw Ara ararauna

These majestic birds can’t get enough of each other! Blue-and-gold macaws are often found in pairs.

ORIGIN:
Panama and northern South America

HABITAT:
Rainforests and swamps

HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
2-4 lbs
Height: 3 ft

DIET:
Fruits, seeds and nuts

PREDATORS:
Eagles, falcons and humans

NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful beak

REPRODUCTION:
25-day incubation; sexually mature at 3-4 yrs

THREATS:
Habitat loss and collection for the pet trade

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
30-35 yrs in wild