Macaw parrots are among the most stunning species of birds. Unfortunately, the beauty of these birds sometimes comes at a price. Very heavy trapping for the wild bird trade, combined with ongoing habitat destruction, has led many macaw species to be endangered in the wild, such as the Lear’s Macaw and Blue-throated Macaw. In fact, the increasingly rare Spix’s Macaw may already be extinct in the wild, with a world population of only 130 in captive care. Learn more about each incredible macaw species below.
Macaw parrots is a long-term commitment. These stunning birds live for approximately 60 years. Some of the more common companion macaw species include the Blue and Yellow Macaw, Hyacinth Macaw, Military Macaw, Red and Green Macaw, shouldered Red-Macaw, Scarlet 
, and Yellow-collared Macaw.
For the most part, macaws are large birds that require big enclosures a minimum of 15 m (50 feet) in length, where they can fly for at least part of the year. In their natural habitat, macaws spend much of their days flying around, foraging for food. In companion care, they enjoy a healthy variety of sprouted seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, wholemeal bread, cubes of cheese, as well as nutritionally complete kibble.