Macaws
The Most Iconic Parrots
From the massive Hyacinth to the playful mini-macaws, these magnificent birds are celebrated for their intelligence, vibrant colors, powerful personalities, and long lifespans. Explore the complete collection of the world’s most beloved macaw species.
Blue-and-Gold Macaw
Ara ararauna
The classic large macaw with brilliant blue upperparts and golden-yellow underparts.
Blue-headed Macaw
Primolius couloni
Striking deep blue head contrasting with bright green body. A rare and elegant mini macaw.
Blue-throated Macaw
Ara glaucogularis
One of the rarest macaws with turquoise-blue body and distinctive blue throat patch.
Buffon’s Macaw
Ara ambiguus
One of the largest macaws with rich green plumage and a powerful presence.
Golden-collared Macaw
Primolius auricollis
Beautiful mini macaw with a striking golden-yellow collar around the neck.
Green-winged Macaw
Ara chloropterus
The gentle giant with deep red body and bright green wings.
Hahn’s Macaw
Diopsittaca nobilis
The smallest true macaw with bright green body and red shoulder patches.
Hyacinth Macaw
Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
The largest flying parrot with stunning cobalt-blue plumage and golden facial markings.
Illiger’s Macaw
Ara illigeri
Green body with red forehead and bright blue wings. A lively mini macaw.
Military Macaw
Ara militaris
Olive-green with a bright red forehead. A natural-looking foothill specialist.
Red-bellied Macaw
Orthopsittaca manilata
Green body with a bright red belly. A true palm specialist.
Red-fronted Macaw
Ara rubrogenys
Bolivian endemic with a vivid red forehead and olive-green body.
Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
The most iconic macaw with vivid scarlet-red body, yellow wings, and turquoise flight feathers.
Severe Macaw
Ara severus
Chestnut-fronted mini macaw with vibrant green body and blue wings.
Spix’s Macaw
Cyanopsitta spixii
The famous Little Blue Macaw. Critically endangered and a major conservation icon.
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Macaw Hybrids will be covered in a separate section.