5 Interesting Facts About Guacamayas (Macaws)

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Macaws are New World parrots that belong to the true parrot family Psittacidae.

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Thanks to their bright color and vocal nature, they are some of the most popular birds in aviculture.

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You can find them in rainforests and woodlands, although some species can no longer be found in the wild.

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Here is a list of 5 incredible macaw facts demonstrating what makes these birds so cool.

Range of Varieties

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They come in various shapes, colors, and sizes that distinguish them from one another.

Mimic Human Language

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Over time and with enough training or practice, macaws can learn multiple human words, and some can even speak in sentences.

Powerful Beaks

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They use their large, sickle-shaped beaks to great advantage when eating and looking for food.

Largest Flying Parrots

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While not as large as kakapos in terms of weight, macaws claim the record for the largest flying parrots.

Life Span

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On average, the lifespan of most macaws tends to hover between 50 and 60 years.