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Young greenwing
macaw on a boing with colorful toys |
The Greenwing Macaw comes from
South America. They are very beautifully feathered
birds, red and scarlet, with blue and green
accents. Larger than Blue and Golds but not
as big as most Hyacinths, they grow to 26"
to 37" in length (including tail) and have
a wingspan of 45" — 50". Greenwing
Macaws can live to at least 50 years and often
longer. They have a reputation for intelligence,
gentleness, and steadiness. These remarkable
parrots learn fast, and require consistent and
dedicated teaching for an extended length of
time in order to develop the maturity and socialization
necessary for companion birds. Many Greenwing
Macaws become excellent talkers and singers,
are very athletic, and love to take apart and
re-assemble puzzles. They require a lot of nurturing,
consistent and well-defined boundaries, and
owners committed to providing the nurturance
and stimulation they need. Because of their
size and athleticism their cages should be large
and their play spaces designed so they have
enough room to be active independently as well
as have lots of hang-out time with their human
flock.
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