Military Macaw | 台北市立動物園資訊網

TheMilitaryMacawisafullsizedMacaw,thoughabitsmallerthanmostoftheotherlargeMacaws.TheyareaboutthesameastheScarletMacawAramacao.

Although the Military Macaw Ara militaris isn’t quite as brilliant in its mixture of colors as those found on many of the other large Macaws[1], it’s a very impressive parrot in its own right. This is a favorite Macaw to keep as a pet because of its social and affectionate demeanor, and being very intelligent, it is readily trainable. The Military Macaw makes an excellent show bird and is often used as an entertainer and to educate people about birds.

Military Macaws have been recognized and kept in captivity for a very long time. Early writings indicate that they first became well known to Europeans at the time of the invasion of Mexico. That was in the beginning of the 1500’s, an impressive 500 years ago! References made during the invasion indicate the bird was quite valuable to the Incas as well. There are additional references to this bird in 1609, and again in 1741.

The Military Macaw is very similar to the Buffon’s Macaw[2], but it is a bit smaller and a brighter ...