"Scientific Name: Ara ararauna Native Range: Central and South America The Blue and Gold Macaw is a large, very recognizable parrot species within the family Psittacidae. It is characterized by bright blue upperparts, a golden-yellow chest and abdomen, a green forehead, and a white facial patch with black feather lines. In the wild, Blue-and-gold Macaws inhabit tropical rainforests, swamp forests, gallery forests, and savannas throughout parts of Central and South America. They nest in tree cavities, often in large emergent trees. IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern At Parrot Stars, we prioritize education, welfare, and responsible parrot ownership to help ensure every bird finds and thrives in a forever home. Before taking home any parrot, we provide comprehensive guidance on proper caging and setup, positive reinforcement training, household safety, nutrition, and enrichment. Parrots in captivity are still wild animals with all their natural instincts. Your overall success and experience with any species of companion parrot is greatly impacted by positive reinforcement training. A parrot’s behavior reflects both the environment they live in and the training they receive. All of our hand-fed babies are hatched and raised in our own breeding facility and weaned onto a diverse, high-variety diet. Our parrots are never clipped and are fully flighted. Follow our Parrot Stars Podcast to learn all about our parrots, our purchase process, and our philosophy of parrot care. "