Macaw - Blue Throated
Price
$6,500
The Blue‑throated Macaw is one of the world’s most striking and rare parrots, known for its vivid coloration, graceful flight, and critically endangered status. This species has become a symbol of both natural beauty and urgent conservation efforts.
Appearance & Physical Traits
Adults reach about 85 cm in length, with a wingspan of roughly 90–100 cm and a weight between 900–1100 g.
Their plumage is a brilliant combination of: Bright blue on the head, wings, and upper body Golden‑yellow on the chest, abdomen, and under‑tail A distinctive blue patch on the throat, which sets them apart from the similar Blue‑and‑yellow Macaw.
The face features bare white skin with five or six black feather lines, unique to each individual—almost like a fingerprint.
Eye color changes with age, allowing observers to estimate maturity.
Behavior & Social Life
Blue-throated macaws are highly intelligent, energetic, and socially complex parrots. Known for being more "high-strung" than typical macaws, they can exhibit twitchy movements when excited.
Intelligence & Personality
The Blue-throated Macaw is an incredibly energetic, highly intelligent, and social bird native to Bolivia.
Lifespan & Care
The Blue-throated Macaw typically lives for 30 to 50 years, with some birds reaching up to 60–80 years with excellent care.
Why People Love Them
People love the Blue-throated Macaw for their stunning, vibrant plumage, incredible aerial agility, and uniquely mischievous, inquisitive personalities. Often considered the "Ferrari of the bird-keeping world," these highly intelligent parrots are incredibly engaging and form intensely bonded relationships with their human families.