Hahn’s Macaw
Miniature macaws originate from various areas of South America and occupy areas from rain forests to dry open savannas. These birds vary in size of generally no longer than 18 or 19 inches. Many are only 11 to 12 inches.
If you are concerned about owning a large bird, you may want to consider one of the mini macaws. The Hahn’s macaw is a petite twelve inch (30 cm) bird with a mostly green body. There are some touches of red, blue and yellow color, but the Hahn’s is not very colorful. However, it is an intelligent, playful bird and acts much like the larger macaws do.
The Hahn’s macaw is the smallest of all the mini macaws. It measures 11 to 12 inches. This bird originates from Venezuela, the Guyanas and eastern Brazil.
Theswe birds are not screamers, very intelligent and are capable of entertaining themselves for hours. They are overall green, with a blue forehead, and a little yellow under the wings and red on the bend of the wing.
The Severe Macaw is larger than the Hahn’s measuring 18 to 19 inches, they are actually the most colorful of the mini macaws, their chestnut brown front plumage blends into a bluish green around the crown of the head. General body color is green. They pick up words and phrases quite easily and are extremely popular in the pet industry as they are known to be colorful, friendly and intelligent birds who quickly become attached to their owners.
The yellow-collared macaw is 14 to 15 inches long. They come from Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and northern Argentina. Their plumage color is green with black forehead, and are distinguished by a yellow collar in neck area. The tail feathers are light maroon that turn blue at the tip of the tail. These macaws tend to be a bit shyer in personality and also a bit noisier. Their temperament seems to make them slightly less desirable than the two previous mentioned types. Other types of mini-macaws that are not as readily available in the market for pet trade are the Illigers, Red-bellied, Noble and Red-shouldered.
Diet for the mini-macaw should consist of high quality pellet, fresh fruits and vegetables, pastas and grains, with sunflower seeds and small nuts as a treat. Fresh water should always be available. Macaws love to work with their beaks and feet to explore opening nuts and peeling fruit. In addition to being entertaining for the owner, the bird enjoys its physical and psychological interaction with food.
