{"id":190597,"date":"2022-07-27T05:50:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:50:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:28","slug":"is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a scarlet macaw a good pet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Is_a_scarlet_macaw_a_good_pet\" title=\"Is a scarlet macaw a good pet?\">Is a scarlet macaw a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#How_rare_is_the_scarlet_macaw\" title=\"How rare is the scarlet macaw?\">How rare is the scarlet macaw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#What_is_so_special_about_scarlet_macaw\" title=\"What is so special about scarlet macaw?\">What is so special about scarlet macaw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Can_a_scarlet_macaw_talk\" title=\"Can a scarlet macaw talk?\">Can a scarlet macaw talk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Are_scarlet_macaws_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are scarlet macaws good for beginners?\">Are scarlet macaws good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Do_scarlet_macaws_bite\" title=\"Do scarlet macaws bite?\">Do scarlet macaws bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#What_is_the_best_macaw_to_have_as_a_pet\" title=\"What is the best macaw to have as a pet?\">What is the best macaw to have as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Are_red_macaws_friendly\" title=\"Are red macaws friendly?\">Are red macaws friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Are_scarlet_macaws_common\" title=\"Are scarlet macaws common?\">Are scarlet macaws common?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#What_is_the_rarest_macaw\" title=\"What is the rarest macaw?\">What is the rarest macaw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Are_red_macaws_rare\" title=\"Are red macaws rare?\">Are red macaws rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Why_are_macaws_special\" title=\"Why are macaws special?\">Why are macaws special?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#How_smart_is_a_scarlet_macaw\" title=\"How smart is a scarlet macaw?\">How smart is a scarlet macaw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Is_a_scarlet_macaw_friendly\" title=\"Is a scarlet macaw friendly?\">Is a scarlet macaw friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Can_the_macaw_talk\" title=\"Can the macaw talk?\">Can the macaw talk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Do_scarlet_parrots_talk\" title=\"Do scarlet parrots talk?\">Do scarlet parrots talk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Which_macaws_can_talk_the_best\" title=\"Which macaws can talk the best?\">Which macaws can talk the best?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#How_smart_is_a_Scarlet_Macaw\" title=\"How smart is a Scarlet Macaw?\">How smart is a Scarlet Macaw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Is_a_macaw_a_good_first_bird\" title=\"Is a macaw a good first bird?\">Is a macaw a good first bird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Are_macaws_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are macaws good for beginners?\">Are macaws good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#What_is_the_easiest_macaw\" title=\"What is the easiest macaw?\">What is the easiest macaw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Are_scarlet_macaws_friendly\" title=\"Are scarlet macaws friendly?\">Are scarlet macaws friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Do_macaws_bite_their_owners\" title=\"Do macaws bite their owners?\">Do macaws bite their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#Do_macaws_like_to_bite\" title=\"Do macaws like to bite?\">Do macaws like to bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-scarlet-macaw-a-good-pet\/#How_hard_does_a_macaw_bite\" title=\"How hard does a macaw bite?\">How hard does a macaw bite?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_scarlet_macaw_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Is a scarlet macaw a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scarlet macaws that have been hand-raised or hand-trained can be very affectionate. They make great companions with a sweet disposition. In the wild, scarlet macaws live in small flocks. If you keep this bird as a lone pet, you become its flockmate and can form a strong bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_rare_is_the_scarlet_macaw\"><\/span>How rare is the scarlet macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conservation status However, as they still occur in large numbers over most of their original range in South America, the species is classified by IUCN as least concern. Its wild population is currently estimated <b>between 20,000 and 50,000 individuals<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_so_special_about_scarlet_macaw\"><\/span>What is so special about scarlet macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is <b>one of the most intelligent bird species in the world and able to mimic words and sounds and learn tricks in captivity. The Scarlet Macaw can out live humans as they are known to live up to 80 years in captivity and 40-50 years in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_scarlet_macaw_talk\"><\/span>Can a scarlet macaw talk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The scarlet macaw is not the most competent talker in the macaw family, but with those looks, <b>it doesn&#8217;t have to talk. It will learn a few words and phrases, though it will do more screaming than talking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_scarlet_macaws_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are scarlet macaws good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing flashier than a scarlet macaw, making it a popular large bird among fanciers and novices alike. It&#8217;s not unusual for someone to begin his or her pet bird journey with a scarlet, though <b>this bird is often not a great choice for the novice<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_scarlet_macaws_bite\"><\/span>Do scarlet macaws bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyacinth macaws and scarlet macaws are <b>notorious for chewing through thick bars out of curiosity. Biting is a defensive mechanism for parrots, but the bite force enables macaws to forage in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_macaw_to_have_as_a_pet\"><\/span>What is the best macaw to have as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Blue-Throated Macaw puts one in mind of a scaled down Blue and Gold, and is also a good choice for those new to macaw keeping. The huge Hyacinth Macaw, largest of all, often makes a fine pet and mimics words quite well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_red_macaws_friendly\"><\/span>Are red macaws friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, scarlet macaws are <b>neither friendly or aggressive but simply keep to themselves. You have little to fear from a scarlet macaw.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_scarlet_macaws_common\"><\/span>Are scarlet macaws common?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scarlet Macaw Population <b>It is estimated that there are some 20,000 to 50,000 of these birds remaining in the wild. The IUCN Red List currently classifies this as a species of least concern, but habitat loss has caused numbers to decline precipitously.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_macaw\"><\/span>What is the rarest macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Spix&#8217;s macaw is one of the rarest birds in the world: it is estimated that there are only 177 captive individuals in the world. The species was declared extinct in the wild in 2000. Image by the ACTP.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_red_macaws_rare\"><\/span>Are red macaws rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the scarlet macaw is currently classified as least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, <b>several countries throughout Central and South American have listed the species under their endangered species protections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_macaws_special\"><\/span>Why are macaws special?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whilst macaws can&#8217;t exactly talk, they are famous for <b>their ability to copy human speech, along with other noises in their environment. In captivity, they can be trained to imitate and practice specific words until they perfect exact sounds and even accents.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_smart_is_a_scarlet_macaw\"><\/span>How smart is a scarlet macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Studies have concluded that <b>Scarlet Macaws have the intelligence to distinguish colors and shapes. with the right trainer, some of these birds can even perform simple math problems. Scarlet Macaws are said to have the intelligence of a 4-8 year old child with the emotional intelligence of a 2 year old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_scarlet_macaw_friendly\"><\/span>Is a scarlet macaw friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scarlet macaws that have been hand-raised or hand-trained can be very affectionate. They make great companions with a sweet disposition. In the wild, scarlet macaws live in small flocks. If you keep this bird as a lone pet, you become its flockmate and can form a strong bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_macaw_talk\"><\/span>Can the macaw talk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do macaw parrots talk? <b>Yes, many macaw parrots mimic human speech. Some macaw parrots, like the blue-and-gold macaw, are known to learn phrases more easily than others. All macaws, however, will want to vocalize by mimicking whistles and household noises or by speaking words.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_scarlet_parrots_talk\"><\/span>Do scarlet parrots talk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can train a scarlet-chested parakeet to be comfortable with handling. Except for some outliers, <b>it is not a bird known for doing tricks or talking<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_macaws_can_talk_the_best\"><\/span>Which macaws can talk the best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some species, such as the <b>blue-and-gold macaw, are known to learn words more easily than others.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_smart_is_a_Scarlet_Macaw\"><\/span>How smart is a Scarlet Macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Studies have concluded that <b>Scarlet Macaws have the intelligence to distinguish colors and shapes. with the right trainer, some of these birds can even perform simple math problems. Scarlet Macaws are said to have the intelligence of a 4-8 year old child with the emotional intelligence of a 2 year old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_macaw_a_good_first_bird\"><\/span>Is a macaw a good first bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Macaws are not the best choice for first time bird owners. They are stubborn and get offended easily, which can lead to biting and nipping. They also are constantly trying to push their boundaries and test their owners, which can lead to problems with inexperienced bird owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_macaws_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are macaws good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They&#8217;re quick to learn and form strong bonds with their owners. They can be trained quite easily, as they are among the most intelligent parrots. It&#8217;s easy to compare them to 3 or 4-year-old children. Once you&#8217;re ready to commit to owning a parrot, then any of these choices will be a great fit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_macaw\"><\/span>What is the easiest macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, the most friendly type of macaw is <b>the hyacinth. Despite its large size, it&#8217;s known as the most gentle macaw due to its sweet and friendly temperament. Some owners are intimidated by their 40-inch frame and sharp, powerful beaks. However, they soon realize that their size is nothing to worry about.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_scarlet_macaws_friendly\"><\/span>Are scarlet macaws friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scarlet macaws that have been hand-raised or hand-trained can be very affectionate. They make great companions with a sweet disposition. In the wild, scarlet macaws live in small flocks. If you keep this bird as a lone pet, you become its flockmate and can form a strong bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_macaws_bite_their_owners\"><\/span>Do macaws bite their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should not bother your macaw while it is in its cage because it will start to become territorial and might bite you the next time you clean the cage or place its food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_macaws_like_to_bite\"><\/span>Do macaws like to bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws are motivated by the desire to control or to survive. So, <b>they can bite if they are scared, in pain, or experiencing hormonal surges. But sometimes, the bite only happens because your pet bird doesn&#8217;t understand what behavior to adopt  he is confused.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hard_does_a_macaw_bite\"><\/span>How hard does a macaw bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Something all bird owners surely know is that parrot beaks are powerful. But how powerful? There are few reliable sources on this, but some people have estimated that a large macaw has the bite strength of <b>500 to 700 pounds per square inch, which is close to that of a large dog bite.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is a scarlet macaw a good pet?How rare is the scarlet macaw?What is so special about scarlet macaw?Can a scarlet macaw talk?Are scarlet macaws good for beginners?Do scarlet macaws bite?What is the best macaw to have as a pet?Are red macaws friendly?Are scarlet macaws common?What is the rarest macaw?Are red macaws rare?Why&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190597"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190597"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190597\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}