Princess – Harlequin Macaw Parrot

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Harlequin Macaw is a full size Macaw. Harlequin Macaws are very colorful macaws. In the mating pair of macaw parrots, the males have the dominant gene which affects the appearance of the offspring. Buy Harlequin Macaw Parrot Online now!

“Frida”, shown on the right, has a Green-winged Macaw father. Harlequin Macaws with a Green-winged Macaw father, have a breast color that is orangish. The breast color is a bit more reddish-orange for Harlequins having the Blue & Gold Macaw as the father. Frida is a very sweet, affectionate bird and a wonderful pet. A full-sized macaw can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 86 cm (34 inches). Princess – Harlequin Macaw

A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a playpen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat. See About Macaws: Housing and About Macaws: Care and Feeding for more information.

Harlequin Macaws are quite intelligent, trainable, and adept at learning tricks. They can learn to talk with a general vocabulary of about 15 or more words or expressions. Though the temperament and behavior of hybrids is uncertain, the Harlequin Macaw typically takes on the natural docile side of the Green-winged Macaw. But it also takes the natural clownish personality of the Blue and Gold Macaw.

They are a typical macaw. Can be cranky at times and may even be a one-person bird or only like men or women unless well socialized. To have a well-rounded bird that enjoys more than one person, make sure it is well-socializing with lots of folks. See About Macaws: Social Behaviors for information on developing a well-rounded friendly macaw. (Also information on handling and activities)

Breeding/Reproduction:

This is a hybrid and it used to be that hybrid macaws were generally not bred, however, the breeding of hybrids is becoming more common. See About Macaws: Macaw Breeding, Bird Reproduction – Baby Macaws for information on breeding macaws.