MACAWS

Macaws are native to Mexico, Central America,South America, and formerly the Caribbean. Most species are associated with forests, especially rainforests, but others prefer woodland or savannah-like habitats. Their large, dark (usually black) beaks, and relatively bare, light coloured, facial patch areas distinguish macaws. A macaw’s facial feather pattern is as unique as a fingerprint.

Some of the macaw species are known for their impressive size. The largest parrot in length and wingspan is the Hyacinth Macaw. The heaviest macaw is the Buffon’s. Here at Pafos Zoo we have over 11 different species of Macaw.

During our daily show some of our cleverer parrots show you some of their amazing skills and abilities.

BLUE AND GOLD MACAW

The Blue-and-Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna), it is found in forest and woodland of tropical South America.

BLUE THROATED MACAW

The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis), is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia, known as Los Llanos de Moxos.

BUFFONS MACAW

The Buffon’s Macaw (Ara ambiguus),is a Central and South American parrot. The Buffon’s Macaws are the largest parrots in their natural range.

CATALINA MACAW

The Catalina Macaw is a bird hybrid this is a bird that has two different species as parents. As such bird can present any combination of characters.

GREEN WINGED MACAW

The Green-winged macaw (Ara chloropterus), this is the largest of the Ara genus, widespread in the forests and woodlands of northern and central South America.

HYACINTH MACAW

The Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), s a parrot native to central and eastern South America. It is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot in the world.

ILLIGER’S MACAW

The Illiger’s Macaw (Primolius maracana), is a species of macaw found in central and eastern South America.

MILITARY MACAW

The Military Macaw (Ara militaris) it is predominantly green bird, which is found in the forests of Mexico, Brazil, Boliva, South America.

SCARLET MACAW

The Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is a large, red, yellow and blue South American parrot. It is native to humid evergreen forests of tropical South America.