What makes the blue-and-yellow macaw a popular pet?

          The blue-and-yellow macaws are popular pets. People are interested in them primarily due to their striking colours. These birds love to bond with humans too. Parrots are unique in terms of their behavioural features and appearance.

         Some species are of vibrant colours. Bright red, yellow, blue and green are abundantly splashed on their bodies!

          Macaws are the giants of the parrot world. The blue-and-yellow macaw, also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, is a large South American parrot. It has a blue back, a light orange breast and a green crown.

          They can reach a length of 76 to 86 centimetres and weigh0.900 to 1.5 kilograms. This bird, in fact, is one of the biggest species of the family.

          Generally, the blue-and-yellow macaw is found in forests near water bodies. However, they are also found in some deciduous forests far from water, and in savannahs.

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