Baby Catalina Macaw For Sale

Catalina Macaw is a hybrid between the blue-and-gold macaw and scarlet macaw. Catalina macaws are hybrid, so they don’t have a true scientific name. The best way to represent these birds in taxonomy is by the expression Ara ararauna × Ara macao.

Baby Macaw

The cost of your Macaw will depend on the species. There are a variety of Macaws available in the pet trade and you will want to do your research to determine the most compatible type for you. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1000 to $18,000 for your bird alone.

Being social birds, they must spend adequate time bonding with their owners to become happy, well-adjusted pets. If you are looking to adopt a Catalina macaw, make sure that you have at least 2 to 4 hours to spend with your bird every day. These parrots thrive on interaction and will become depressed and destructive if neglected or ignored.

As with all large parrots, these birds need a large cage that is no less than 4 feet wide and long by 5 feet high. The more space you can provide, the better off your bird will be. Give the bird plenty of perches and toys to keep it engaged.

Potential owners should think seriously about macaw ownership. Are you willing to be awakened early every morning by a screaming parrot? Can you accommodate the several hours of socialization and exercise every day? Also, consider the costs of owning a pet macaw. Veterinary bills, high-quality feed, toys, and cages all add up. If you can’t provide your bird with the best of everything, think about waiting to adopt one until you can. The more that you spoil a parrot, the better your pet ownership experience will be.

Pellet mix along with fresh bird safe fruits and vegetables

That’s because these pellets are created to be a balanced, nutritionally complete food. They should have the correct fat content, vitamins, and minerals to keep your bird healthy. … Moreover, many birds dislike eating pellets, and it can be especially difficult to convert a bird from eating seeds to pellets.

In general, hybrid macaws are bred primarily for their color traits. The Catalina macaw has a wide range of colors and patterns. There are slight differences from one generation to the next as well.

Most of these birds are primarily red or deep orange on their chests and bellies. Some have brilliant red-orange heads while others have a gorgeous blue-green crown. They tend to have green and blue feathers running down their backs and long tails. Many of them have gold feathers edging their wings and their tails.