Catalina Macaw
Quick Information
Pet Status:
ExcellentTalkability:
ExcellentNoise Level:
LoudLifespan:
60+ Yrs.The Catalina Macaw is a hybrid macaw produced by crossing a Scarlet Macaw
and a Blue and Gold Macaw, and is a hybrid that occurs naturally in the
wild. Generally, the female of the pair is the Blue and Gold, since
Scarlet Macaw females are more difficult to locate. The Catalina macaw
usually has a yellow orange chest with green on the top of the head and
green to green blue, with shadings of orange, on the back of the neck
and back. The Catalina Macaws have a long tapered tail similar to that
of the Scarlet Macaw. Since the Catalina Macaws look very similar to the
Harlequin Macaw, one is sometimes confused for the other.
They tend to be very intelligent, playful, and excellent talkers. They
have a natural curiosity, a willingness to learn, and often become very
bonded with members of their family. As with any of the macaws, their
handling as babies plays an important role in the development of their
social skills and personality. A knowledge of child psychology can be
very helpful in bringing up a baby Catalina Macaw, or any other macaw
for that matter, but your efforts will be rewarded with a lifetime
friend and companion.
DIET: Diet consists of a pelleted blend, veggies, fruits, nuts, and seeds as treats. A small amount of white meat, such as chicken is occasionally welcomed as well, as is completely cooked egg.
