The Blue-and-yellow Macaw is a stunning bird distinguished by its vivid blue top and contrasting bright yellow underparts. These macaws also feature a green forehead, white face with black feather lines, and a large, powerful black beak. Adults can reach a length of about 76 to 86 cm, making them one of the more impressive macaw species in size.
Found across northern South America, these macaws prefer forest habitats near rivers or open areas with scattered trees. They are known for their loud calls, which include squawks and screeches that resonate through their environment, useful both for communication within pairs and signaling their presence across long distances.
Blue-and-yellow Macaws are highly social and often seen in pairs or small family groups. In the wild, their diet mainly consists of fruits, nuts, and seeds. These birds play a crucial role in their ecosystems as seed dispersers, helping maintain the health and spread of many tree species.
Conservation efforts are crucial for the Blue-and-yellow Macaw as habitat destruction and illegal pet trade pose significant threats to their populations.
The parrots, parakeets, macaws, conures and cockatiels in this image flock together to make up a heart to wish you Happy Valentine's Day! The birds featured in this design are: African Grey Parrot; Alexandrine Parakeet; Barred Parakeet; Read more »
We recently added the Harlequin Macaw to Birdorable. The Harlequin Macaw is a relatively common hybrid macaw, a cross between a Green-winged (Red-and-green) Macaw and a Blue-and-yellow Macaw. Like other hybrid macaws, male Harlequins tend to take... Read more »
A crowd of totally cute Birdorable parrots and parakeets flock together to make up the heart in this week's highlighted t-shirt design: Parrot Heart. There are macaws, conures, cockatiels and cockatoos too! An original design that would make a perfect gift for any parrot lover! [products] Read more »
