Blue &Gold Macaw
This large parrot has a brilliant blue back with golden yellow sides of neck & body. It has zydodactylous feet – meaning 2 toes point forward & 2 toes point backward.
They live up to 80 years. They are monogamous birds, mating for life. In large flocks ‘couples’ are seen flying so close together their wings are almost touching! Playful & inquisitive – they can mimic human vocalizations. Blue & Gold Macaw is demanding & difficult, they are not recommended as pets.