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*Macaws Index*

Camelot Macaw

Family: Psittacidae Camelot Macaw Picture

Photos courtesy: Lisa Umstead, Parrot Haven

This very colorful Macaw, the Camelot Macaw is a cross between a Catalina Macaw (hybrid cross between a Blue & Gold Macaw and a Scarlet Macaw) and a Scarlet Macaw.

"April" a Camelot Macaw with her eggs!
"April" with her eggs!

"April" a Camelot Macaw hanging out with her friends!
"April" likes hanging out with her friends.

Dr, Jungle muses,"...what an active lifestyle this pretty lady has!"

"April is an extremely shy bird! She has come out of her shell a lot in the 5 years I've had her. She is not snuggable, but she is not nasty either. She's just an extremely shy bird and doesn't want to be petted. She does like to stay on her playpen."
April's best friend is "Jaydn", a Milicinth Macaw.
"These two fight like cats and dogs at times, but then you can't separate them either. Jaydn is very controlling of April and sometimes I feel April needs a break from him. But then they both get upset if separated...they are so fiercely loyal to each other! Neither bird screams and they love playing outside! I would recommend either of them as pets."!...Lisa Umstead"

Photo Courtesy: Lisa Umstead, Parrot Haven

The Camelot Macaw has a lot of Scarlet Macaw in it from its parentage. The Scarlet Macaw, the best known South American parrot for over 100 years, is one of the most popular macaws frequently described as "beautiful and striking". The Camelot inherits all that beautiful coloring and more!

The personality of a Scarlet is such that it requires good socialization and a firm consistent hand in training, especially as it matures. The Camelot can have these characteristics, but it can also have the gentle nature and the speaking ability of the Blue and Gold Macaw mixed in. It can be a very affectionate, inquisitive, and fun pet that is beautiful.

Hybrid breeding combinations are given on the Hybrid Macaws page.

For information about the care of Macaws see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Macaw

Scientific Name: hybrid
Cross between: Catalina Macaw hybrid (Ara ararauna x Ara macao)
and Scarlet Macaw Ara macao.

Description:
Camelot Macaws are among the most colorful of the Macaws. Their beautiful red coloration comes from the Scarlet Macaw portion of their parentage. They are a full size Macaw and are highly intelligent and inquisitive. They can learn to talk with a general vocabulary of about 15 or more words or expressions.
Hybrids are usually bred for color rather than personality, so their characteristics can be uncertain. A Camelot needs good socialization and a firm consistent hand in training, especially it matures.

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.

See About Macaws: Housing and About Macaws: Care and Feeding for more information.

Distribution:
This is a hybrid not found in the wilds.

Size - Weight:
The Camelot Macaw is a full sized macaw, very close to the same size as its parentage. They will reach over 2 pounds. The length of the Scarlet Macaw is up to 85 cm (33.5 inches) and the Blue and Gold Macaw is up to 86 cm (34 inches), so the Camelot will be about the same.

Social Behaviors:
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 with lots or folks.

See About Macaws: Social Behaviors for information on developing a well rounded friendly macaw. (Also information on handling and activities)

Breeding/Reproduction:
Because it is a hybrid it is generally not bred.

Sexual differences: No visible differences.

Potential Problems: Can be noisy (as can all macaws).

See About Macaws: Potential Problems for information on illnesses.

Availability: This bird is somewhat hard to find and fairly expensive. There are more and more breeders however and they are becoming more common.

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Comments from people who have kept this pet:

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the camelot macaw is by far the best

Anonymous 2007-05-09

I have a Sun Conure named Jenga, a Blue and Gold Macaw named Yella' Belly, and a Camelot Macaw named Sir Lancelot (We call him Lance). Lance is a wonderful, sweet, and loving bird that wants no more in life than to sit under my chin and coo. He is a big cuddler that loves everyone, especially women. He shows of to his girlfriend Jenga, but she is never impressed. He competes with my other male Yella' Belly to win Jenga's affection. Sir Lancelot will die for bananas and strawberry yogurt. He loves all kinds of fruits and vegetables, which is good because it's very healthy for him! I know that this bird is for experienced people only, but I dearly recommend the Camelot Macaw for anyone willing to share a room in their hearts for a bird that only wants to love and be loved. P.S. I LOVE THIS SITE!!

I, um, forgot my name... 2006-03-26

Hybrid macaws are undoubtedly beautiful, but you can't beat the "originals" for color, pattern and intensity, as well as known personalities!

Irish 2006-01-09

i think blue and gold macaws are the best looking bird ever (:

josh pendlebury 2005-07-21

Macaws are the coolest birds in the world!!!!!!

E 2005-03-10

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