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Yellow-Collared MacawYellow-naped Macaw Family: Psittacidae
The Yellow-collared macaw is one of the "mini" macaws. The name comes from the yellow collar that extends around the back part of the neck. They are a wonderful little macaw that make great pets. They are very playful and love to take showers!Here's what Jeanni has to say about this little fellow here!..."If you take a shower with your yellow-collared, you won't get anything washed on yourself! This bird LOVES to play in water! And his favorite game is one in which he flips over on his back on the playpen floor, grabs my fingers to put them on his head and then shouts "TICKLE!" The Yellow-collared macaw is one of the "mini" macaws. The name comes from the yellow collar that extends around the back part of the neck. They are a wonderful little macaw that make great pets. They are very playful and love to take showers!Here's what Jeanni has to say about this little fellow here!..."If you take a shower with your yellow-collared, you won't get anything washed on yourself! This bird LOVES to play in water! And his favorite game is one in which he flips over on his back on the playpen floor, grabs my fingers to put them on his head and then shouts "TICKLE!" Jeanni Kistler-Davis Dragonflyte Creations. For information about the care of Macaws see:
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Description:
Yellow-collared Macaws are a mini-macaw like the Hahn's and
Severe macaw that have predominantly green bodies. The forehead, lower
cheeks and crown are brown. The edge of the wings are blue, mainly on
the primary feathers. The tail is blue at the tip and becomes reddish
brown towards the base. The underside of the tail and the flight feathers
is yellow. The bare face is creamy white and the bill is dark grey that
turns lighter towards the tip. The legs are pink and the eyes are orange.
Care and feeding:
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 play pen or parrot
perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets,
as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat.
Distribution:
The yellow-collared macaws' natural habitat runs from the
northern and eastern Bolivia , east into Brazil, and south into northern
Paraguay and northwestern Argentina. There are isolated populations in
central Brazil as well. They inhabit widely varying environments from
humid forests, woodlands, and agricultural areas. Yellow-collared macaws
adapt well to areas where people live and is considered securely established
in the wild where it is fequently seen in large flocks.
Size - Weight:
Yellow-collared macaws can reach full lengths of 38cm (15
inches).
Breeding/Reproduction:
The usual clutch consists of three or four eggs laid two
or three days apart. The eggs incubate for about 25 days. The babies will
fledge after about 10 weeks in the nest. Feed the parents plenty of greenstuffs,
corn-on-the-cob, carrots, and fruit laced with food supplement while they
are rearing the youngsters.
Sexual differences: No visible differences.
Potential Problems: Can be noisy (as can all macaws).
Availability: This bird is fairly common and should be easy to obtain.
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Comments from people who have kept this pet:
Hey everyone I've been looking for one of these Lil guys to have for my own. Already have cage, toys... Would like it to be on three feedings a day if possible (I've weaned my b&g macaw among a few other parrots.) If you can help or know where to look it would be great, seems most breeders sites aren't updated or aren't responding. Rogieroger2008@yahoo.com
I got my yellow collar baby last month. He is 10 months old and already can say quite a bit. His favorite thing to say is "step up" and he will. He is very funny and loves to give kisses. I do have to say he is one person bird, he will only come to me.
Merlin is now 19 years old and still going strong! he loves the shower and loves to eat...anything! he talks in my 11 years olds voice sometimes and i think its my son calling for momma. he loves to dance and beg. he is the best watch dog we have. he will actually groom my retired greyhound. otherwise he loves to tease corky our shiba inu - corgi mix. hes a great bird, pet and friend, family member!
i have a yellow collared macaw called Jimmy, he is 15 years old and is very loving. he sits on me and grooms my hair, loves lots of cuddles, and has kisses when i tuck him up at night. love him to bits.
I have about a 10 year old mini macaw named Moses. He is a great talker and loves to laugh. he also loves to dance. He is so much fun to have.
We just obtained our Yellow Naped Macaw, named "Tough-Guy", hes roughly about 7 years old. My family is loving him....he does talk although he doesnt say much beyond Hello and one word I wont repeat here ( he lived in a bachelors home) Although I have it on good authority that he CAN say more if he wants to.
Author: Clarice Brough, CAS
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