«Mmmmmm... Mmmmmm... Good» was one of the phrases learned by a Green -
winged macaw at my father's store back in the 1970s, when a commercial of a well - known soup company used this slogan in its ads.
My first animal buddies were an African gray parrot named Petey and a green -
winged macaw named Groucho.
I had the same one for my green -
winged macaw for 18 years.
If you decide to adopt a green -
wing macaw, make sure you deal with a reputable breeder who can verify the bird's status.
Although they are not as active as other large parrots, green -
wing macaws still need plenty of exercise for both mental and physical stimulation, with about 2 to 3 hours of supervised out - of - cage playtime daily.
Green -
wing macaws are one of the larger parrot species, with mature adults measuring up to 40 inches from the beak to the tip of the tail feathers, with a wingspan of up to 49 inches.
Green -
wing macaws owners will need to invest in some good - quality chew toys and be ready to keep supplying them, as these are disposable items where macaws are concerned.
Not exact matches
Some parrot species, such as parakeets, cockatiels and
macaws have long, pointed
wings, and therefore are very strong flyers.
Macaws need much more room than a cage will provide in order to explore, spread their
wings, and be mentally and physically healthy.
And then, climbing the stairs to a treetop pavilion, we witnessed the singular spectacle that had lured us to this remote place: brilliant red - and - green
macaws by the score, swooping into view from every side, their
wings flashing azure.