Macaw - Hahn's

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Alternative Name

Hahns Macaw, Red Shouldered Macaw, Hahn's Miniature Macaw, Hahn's Mini Macaw Scientific Name: Ara nobilis nobilis

Basic Info

Because of its gorgeous coloration, the Hahn's Macaw is sometimes called the Red Shouldered Macaw. They are also known as the Hahn's Miniature Macaw due to its small size! It grows to about 13 inches in length and has green plumage with brilliant red underwing feathers. Hahn�s Macaw�s wingspan only comprises six and a half to seven inches! The foreground of Hahn's Macaw's crown is a gorgeous blue, as is the forehead. Hahn�s Macaw has a reddish brown iris and the black beak contrasts strikingly with the Macaw's characteristic bald facial patch. The face is sprinkled with tiny black feathers, and Hahn's Miniature Macaw has gray feet. The tail has olive-yellow feathers on its underside, as do the flight feathers.

Health

Breeding The Hawhn's Mini Macaw breeds regularly in captivity. Breeding season in captivity usually falls between the months of April and June, after which two to five eggs will be laid. After a 24 day incubation period, the Macaws hatch. Babies are generally weaned after three months, some may take a little longer.

Habitat

N/A

Behavior

Because it is the smallest of all the macaws, the Hahn's Mini Macaw is a particularly interesting bird. The Hahn's Macaw is a bit easier to care for than many other birds in its family because of its much smaller size. With very high intelligence, the Hahn's Macaw is easily trainable and amusing, with an outgoing and funny personality. Though some individuals are reported to be noisy, most will vocalize once or twice a day like most parrots, generally they are not considered very are a great alternative to the noisy large macaws for this reason. Though they are not known to be the best talkers some individuals are reported to be good talkers. Hahn's Macaws quickly form attachments to their handlers and will amuse them for hours with their boisterous antics! Be sure to provide plenty of fresh water, toys, chew toys, and perches so your Hahn's Macaw is absolutely comfortable! The average Hahn's Macaw can live 25 to 40 years or more.

Origin

South America

History

In the wild, Hahn�s Miniature Macaw is native to the tropical forests north of the Amazon in Brazil, in addition to the Guyanas and the eastern areas of Venezuela. It has also been found in Surinam. Currently, there is much dispute as to whether the Red Shouldered Macaw belongs to the genus Ara, as has been traditionally assumed, or to the genus Diopsittaca.

Common Foods

Feed your Hahn's Miniature Macaw a wide variety of seeds, fruits, and legumes to ensure good nutrition and to alleviate boredom. It is best to dust the food with mineral and vitamin supplements; a multi-vitamin and calcium are especially important. Males