Bird
BLUE AND GOLD MACAW
Ara ararauna
The Blue and Gold Macaw gets its name from its beautiful bright yellow and blue feathers. The wings and tail are blue while the under parts are golden yellow, it also has a greenish forehead, a white face and a black beak. They use their curved, powerful beaks to crush hard nuts and seeds. In order to avoid predators these birds nest high above the ground in trees laying only 2-3 eggs. Macaws are
Description
The Blue and Gold Macaw gets its name from its beautiful bright yellow and blue feathers. The wings and tail are blue while the under parts are golden yellow, it also has a greenish forehead, a white face and a black beak. They use their curved, powerful beaks to crush hard nuts and seeds. In order to avoid predators these birds nest high above the ground in trees laying only 2-3 eggs. Macaws are very social and are known to make loud noises.
Fun Facts
Macaws tongue are dry and scaly and have a bone in them. Blue and Gold Macaws mate for life. Pairs will fly so close to each other that their wings almost touch.