{"id":54727,"date":"2022-04-16T10:45:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:45:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:47","slug":"what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the price of Macaw bird?"},"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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#What_is_the_price_of_Macaw_bird\" title=\"What is the price of Macaw bird?\">What is the price of Macaw bird?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Is_a_Macaw_a_good_pet\" title=\"Is a Macaw a good pet?\">Is a 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Why_are_macaws_so_expensive\" title=\"Why are macaws so expensive?\">Why are macaws so expensive?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Is_a_Macaw_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Is a Macaw good for beginners?\">Is a Macaw good for beginners?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#How_much_does_a_Macaw_bird_cost\" title=\"How much does a Macaw bird cost?\">How much does a Macaw bird cost?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Is_Macaw_illegal_in_India\" title=\"Is Macaw illegal in India?\">Is Macaw illegal in India?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#How_much_is_a_parrot_in_India\" title=\"How much is a parrot in India?\">How much is a parrot in India?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Is_a_macaw_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Is a macaw good for beginners?\">Is a macaw good for beginners?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#What_is_the_best_macaw_for_beginners\" title=\"What is the best macaw for beginners?\">What is the best macaw for beginners?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Do_macaw_bites_hurt\" title=\"Do macaw bites hurt?\">Do macaw bites hurt?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Are_macaws_high_maintenance\" title=\"Are macaws high maintenance?\">Are macaws high maintenance?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#What_is_so_special_about_macaws\" title=\"What is so special about macaws?\">What is so special about macaws?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#How_much_is_a_true_macaw\" title=\"How much is a true macaw?\">How much is a true 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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Are_macaws_hard_to_keep\" title=\"Are macaws hard to keep?\">Are macaws hard to keep?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#What_is_the_most_expensive_macaw\" title=\"What is the most expensive macaw?\">What is the most expensive macaw?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Can_a_beginner_have_a_macaw\" title=\"Can a beginner have a macaw?\">Can a beginner have a macaw?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#What_is_the_best_age_to_get_a_macaw\" title=\"What is the best age to get a macaw?\">What is the best age to get a macaw?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#What_is_the_best_bird_for_a_beginner\" title=\"What is the best bird for a beginner?\">What is the best bird for a beginner?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Is_Macaw_available_in_India\" title=\"Is Macaw available in India?\">Is Macaw available in India?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Which_parrots_are_banned_in_India\" title=\"Which parrots are banned in India?\">Which parrots are banned in India?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Can_I_own_macaw\" title=\"Can I own macaw?\">Can I own 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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Which_pets_are_illegal_in_India\" title=\"Which pets are illegal in India?\">Which pets are illegal in India?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#What_is_the_cost_of_1_parrot\" title=\"What is the cost of 1 parrot?\">What is the cost of 1 parrot?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#Can_I_own_a_parrot_in_India\" title=\"Can I own a parrot in India?\">Can I own a parrot in India?<\/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\/what-is-the-price-of-macaw-bird\/#How_much_do_pet_birds_cost_in_India\" title=\"How much do pet birds cost in India?\">How much do pet birds cost in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_price_of_Macaw_bird\"><\/span>What is the price of Macaw bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of a Macaw parrot in India can range from <b>Rs.<\/b><b>40,000 to Rs.<\/b><b>3,00,000, with the average being Rs. 1,20,000.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Macaw_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Is a Macaw a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A well-cared-for macaw that receives appropriate nutrition, mental stimulation, enrichment, attention, and plenty of space for exercise makes a unique, long-lived companion that is affectionate and loyal. However, <b>their size and personalities can also make them challenging pets<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_macaws_so_expensive\"><\/span>Why are macaws so expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why are macaws so expensive? The simple answer is that <b>macaws are very exotic tropical birds with complex needs. They&#8217;re also, though very popular, less popular than common pets like cats or dogs. This means that all the things you need to care for them are in less demand, and thus more expensive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Macaw_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Is a Macaw good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green-Winged, Blue and Gold, Blue-Throated, and Hyacinth macaws are not as aggressive or stubborn as some of the other types. They have milder personalities but are playful and loud. These two species tend to not react as harshly to mistakes, making them <b>a better choice for inexperienced bird owners<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Macaw_bird_cost\"><\/span>How much does a Macaw bird cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of a Macaw parrot in India can range from <b>Rs.<\/b><b>40,000 to Rs.<\/b><b>3,00,000, with the average being Rs. 1,20,000.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Macaw_illegal_in_India\"><\/span>Is Macaw illegal in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is perfectly legal. According to the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972, we are not supposed to domesticate or breed wild species that are indigenous to India. That is why it is illegal to keep green parrots or even mynas as pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_parrot_in_India\"><\/span>How much is a parrot in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some native Indian Parrot species can be sold up to u20b915,000 illegally and Grey Parrot can be sold anywhere between u20b940,000 to u20b960,000 and some Macaws can be sold for u20b91 lakh.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_macaw_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Is a macaw good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green-Winged, Blue and Gold, Blue-Throated, and Hyacinth macaws are not as aggressive or stubborn as some of the other types. They have milder personalities but are playful and loud. These two species tend to not react as harshly to mistakes, making them <b>a better choice for inexperienced bird owners<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_macaw_for_beginners\"><\/span>What is the best macaw for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>hyacinth macaw is the friendliest macaw. They have a sweet, gentle personalities and love to shower their owners with affection. Other friendly macaws include Hahn&#8217;s, Illiger&#8217;s, and yellow-collared macaws. With consistent training, handling, and socialization, all macaws can develop strong bonds with their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_macaw_bites_hurt\"><\/span>Do macaw bites hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Macaws have the most painful bite. This is due to their curved beaks, which are more likely to tear skin and puncture flesh with the tip. The sheer size of their beaks is also a notable factor. While a green-winged macaw has the most impressive bite force, at 2,000 psi, this isn&#8217;t the case for all macaws.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_macaws_high_maintenance\"><\/span>Are macaws high maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws are beautiful birds, but <b>they&#8217;re high-maintenance. They are recommended only for pet owners with experience caring for large parrots. There are over 370 different parrot species in the world, with macaws being the largest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_so_special_about_macaws\"><\/span>What is so special about macaws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws have <b>long tail feathers as well as big beaks. Macaw adaptations include large, curved, powerful beaks designed to crack open hard nuts and seeds. These parrots have a long, streamlined physique and colorful feathering, ranging from the hyacinth macaw&#8217;s hyacinth blue to the scarlet macaw&#8217;s scarlet red coloring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_true_macaw\"><\/span>How much is a true macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>$1000$18,000<\/b> The cost of your Macaw will depend on the species. There are a variety of Macaws available in the pet trade and you will want to do your research to determine the most compatible type for you. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1000 to $18,000 for your bird alone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_macaws_hard_to_keep\"><\/span>Are macaws hard to keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most iconic birds in the world, <b>Blue  Gold Macaws are a challenge to keep. They require very large enclosures, lots of free time and their trust must be earned over many, potentially bitey months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_expensive_macaw\"><\/span>What is the most expensive macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hyacinth Macaw  $7,000-40,000<\/b> The Hyacinth Macaws are known for their blue feathers and yellow cheeks. They are the most coveted parrots in the world and the most threatened according to the IUCN.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_beginner_have_a_macaw\"><\/span>Can a beginner have a macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue and Gold Macaws <b>This is not a pet for a novice bird owner; it rivals a cat or a dog in its social needs. They&#8217;re also very loud birds, and their vocalization includes flock calls that sound like screaming.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_age_to_get_a_macaw\"><\/span>What is the best age to get a macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>hyacinth macaw is the friendliest macaw. They have a sweet, gentle personalities and love to shower their owners with affection. Other friendly macaws include Hahn&#8217;s, Illiger&#8217;s, and yellow-collared macaws. With consistent training, handling, and socialization, all macaws can develop strong bonds with their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_bird_for_a_beginner\"><\/span>What is the best bird for a beginner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, it is a good idea to adopt a Macaw that is <b>no more than 20 weeks old. This will minimize any adjustment problems that the bird might have and optimize the chance that the bird will successfully bond with their new family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Macaw_available_in_India\"><\/span>Is Macaw available in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While an Indian parrot sold at a premium of Rs 40,000 &#8211; because they are banned &#8211; <b>you can get a pair of blue-and-yellow Amazonian macaws to adorn your patio for as little as Rs 1,20,000. Pigeons come cheaper: A pair costs Rs 1,200. Pairs of lovebirds come for Rs 2,800, while budgerigars are Rs 1,000 a pair.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_parrots_are_banned_in_India\"><\/span>Which parrots are banned in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alarmingly, three species of Indian parrots<b>Nicobar, Long-tailed  Derby&#8217;s Parakeetsare considered by IUCN as Near Threatened with extinction, with illegal trade posing a significant threat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_own_macaw\"><\/span>Can I own macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the striking birds are indeed beautiful, <b>it is not easy to keep them as pets. They not only necessitate a big living quarter but also require a long time to earn their trust. But once you have crossed that road, macaw parrots are the most affectionate and loyal pets ever!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_pets_are_illegal_in_India\"><\/span>Which pets are illegal in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are a few pets banned in Indian home.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Birds.  <\/li>\n<li>Tortoise and turtles.  <\/li>\n<li>Aquatic species.  <\/li>\n<li>Snakes.  <\/li>\n<li>Monkeys.  <\/li>\n<li>All animals deserve to be given freedom and protection because they give us unconditional love and loyalty at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cost_of_1_parrot\"><\/span>What is the cost of 1 parrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>up to $3,000, or more in some cases.<\/b>$20-$3,000+<b>Macaw<\/b><b>$1,000-$3,000+<\/b>Parakeet$50-$800Parrotlet$150-$350Mini Macaw$700-$2,5007 more rowsx26bull;07-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_own_a_parrot_in_India\"><\/span>Can I own a parrot in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In India, local birds are not supposed to be kept as pets but exotic birds such as budgerigars and cockatoos are allowed to be kept as pets. <b>It is common for people to keep parrots as pets but this is illegal, as is keeping mynahs and finches that are trapped from the wild and sold in markets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_pet_birds_cost_in_India\"><\/span>How much do pet birds cost in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4000 but it can vary as per your area, pet shop, breeders reputation. Some types like Emrald cockatiel and Lutino butterfly cockatiels are costlier and price can range from <b>Rs.<\/b><b>18,000 to 80,000<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the price of Macaw bird?Is a Macaw a good pet?Why are macaws so expensive?Is a Macaw good for beginners?How much does a Macaw bird cost?Is Macaw illegal in India?How much is a parrot in India?Is a macaw good for beginners?What is the best macaw for beginners?Do macaw bites hurt?Are macaws&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54727"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54727"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54727\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}