| Macaws are strikingly beautiful birds and can make | | | | large size. They are also very intelligent birds and can |
| great pets, especially when they are obtained at a | | | | learn to escape from their cages often by watching |
| young age. Wild macaws are found in Eastern | | | | their owner open the door and learning how to release |
| Panama (in Central America) through much of South | | | | the fastening device on their own. It is a good idea to |
| America to Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina. They can | | | | use a pad lock in addition to the cages built in latch. If |
| reach sizes as large as 90cm (36 inches). Macaws | | | | you obtain a macaw you want to select a cage that is |
| can be very tame and are usually tender and devoted | | | | designed for large birds. Macaws have incredibly |
| to their owners. They can learn to mimic voices but | | | | strong beaks so you must choose a cage and |
| usually not the extent that some other bird breeds can. | | | | perches made from a sturdy material. Check the |
| Macaws have a musky odor which is typically fairly | | | | welding on your cage to make sure that it is sturdy |
| mild. Macaws breed readily so they are not a difficult | | | | and does not have sharp edges that could potentially |
| bird to obtain as a pet. | | | | cut your bird. You might consider selecting a cage that |
| Housing a macaw can be difficult because of their | | | | has been drilled as well as welded. |