{"id":66222,"date":"2022-04-16T11:03:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T11:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:03:20","slug":"how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a Macaw cost in India?"},"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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#How_much_does_a_Macaw_cost_in_India\" title=\"How much does a Macaw cost in India?\">How much does a Macaw cost in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Is_Macaw_legal_in_India\" title=\"Is Macaw legal in India?\">Is Macaw legal in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#How_much_is_a_Macaw_bird\" title=\"How much is a Macaw bird?\">How much is a Macaw bird?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#How_much_do_parrots_cost_in_India\" title=\"How much do parrots cost in India?\">How much do parrots cost in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Is_it_legal_to_own_a_macaw_in_India\" title=\"Is it legal to own a macaw in India?\">Is it legal to own a macaw in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Which_parrot_is_legal_in_India\" title=\"Which parrot is legal in India?\">Which parrot is legal 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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#How_much_does_macaw_cost_in_India\" title=\"How much does macaw cost in India?\">How much does macaw cost 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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Is_Indian_parrot_illegal_in_India\" title=\"Is Indian parrot illegal in India?\">Is Indian parrot illegal in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Can_we_buy_parrots_in_India\" title=\"Can we buy parrots in India?\">Can we buy parrots in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#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><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Which_bird_pet_is_legal_in_India\" title=\"Which bird pet is legal in India?\">Which bird pet is legal in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Which_parrot_is_banned_in_India\" title=\"Which parrot is banned in India?\">Which parrot is banned in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Which_parrot_can_live_in_India\" title=\"Which parrot can live in India?\">Which parrot can live in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Which_type_of_parrots_are_banned_in_India\" title=\"Which type of parrots are banned in India?\">Which type of 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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Which_bird_is_not_legal_in_India\" title=\"Which bird is not legal in India?\">Which bird is not legal 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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#Are_Macaws_legal_in_India\" title=\"Are Macaws legal in India?\">Are Macaws legal in India?<\/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\/how-much-does-a-macaw-cost-in-india\/#How_much_does_a_parrot_cost_in_India\" title=\"How much does a parrot cost in India?\">How much does a parrot cost in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Macaw_cost_in_India\"><\/span>How much does a Macaw cost in India?<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_legal_in_India\"><\/span>Is Macaw legal in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even the African grey parrot, Blue-throated Macaw and Yellow-crested Cockatoo are <b>protected from international commercial trade under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Some species of tortoise and turtles are not legal to own in India.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_Macaw_bird\"><\/span>How much is a Macaw bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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 <b>$1000 to $18,000 for your bird alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_parrots_cost_in_India\"><\/span>How much do parrots cost in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is the Macaw parrot bird legal in India? <b>All exotic species of parrots, including the Macaw parrots that are not native to India, can be kept as pets. As per the Wildlife Protection Act (1972), parrot species native to India are illegal to be kept as pets and in captivity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_legal_to_own_a_macaw_in_India\"><\/span>Is it legal to own a macaw 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=\"Which_parrot_is_legal_in_India\"><\/span>Which parrot is legal 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 <b>budgerigars and cockatoos are allowed to be kept as pets. 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_does_macaw_cost_in_India\"><\/span>How much does macaw cost in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaw ParrotsPrice in India<b>Blue  Gold Macaw<\/b><b>Rs.1,00,000 to Rs.2,40,000<\/b>Hahns MacawRs.60,000 to Rs.90,000Severe MacawRs.1,10,000 to Rs.1,50,000Red Green Winged MacawRs.4,00,000 to Rs.4,50,0002 more rowsx26bull;15-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Indian_parrot_illegal_in_India\"><\/span>Is Indian parrot illegal in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Caging any Indian bird is illegal as they are categorized under wild animals and are thus protected by the wildlife protection act. Only exotic and foreign birds don&#8217;t fall under this category. Parrots that are most commonly kept as pets include the Indian hanging parrot and the rose-ringed parakeet, he says.<\/b><\/p>\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=\"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_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=\"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_we_buy_parrots_in_India\"><\/span>Can we buy parrots 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_bird_pet_is_legal_in_India\"><\/span>Which bird pet is legal in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaw ParrotsPrice in India<b>Blue  Gold Macaw<\/b><b>Rs.1,00,000 to Rs.2,40,000<\/b>Hahns MacawRs.60,000 to Rs.90,000Severe MacawRs.1,10,000 to Rs.1,50,000Red Green Winged MacawRs.4,00,000 to Rs.4,50,0002 more rowsx26bull;15-Jan-2022<\/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>In India, local birds are not supposed to be kept as pets but exotic birds such as <b>budgerigars and cockatoos are allowed to be kept as pets. 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=\"Which_parrot_is_banned_in_India\"><\/span>Which parrot is banned in India?<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_parrot_can_live_in_India\"><\/span>Which parrot can live in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rose ringed parakeets are the medium sized parrot species found in India, Now introduced to many parts of the world. The green parrot species also often referred as the Indian ringneck parrot and larger than the African subspecies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_type_of_parrots_are_banned_in_India\"><\/span>Which type of 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=\"Which_bird_is_not_legal_in_India\"><\/span>Which bird is not legal in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NEW DELHI: People who keep parrots in their homes are actually violating the law. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, prohibits keeping Indian birds like <b>parakeets, mainas, muniyas and peacocks as pets, said Delhi state wildlife officer Bipin Bihari.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Macaws_legal_in_India\"><\/span>Are Macaws legal in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is the Macaw parrot bird legal in India? <b>All exotic species of parrots, including the Macaw parrots that are not native to India, can be kept as pets. As per the Wildlife Protection Act (1972), parrot species native to India are illegal to be kept as pets and in captivity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_parrot_cost_in_India\"><\/span>How much does a parrot cost 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. The only way to protect the parrot species is to regulate the wild bird trade and ban the trade in some species, Avinandan says.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much does a Macaw cost in India?Is Macaw legal in India?How much is a Macaw bird?How much do parrots cost in India?Is it legal to own a macaw in India?Which parrot is legal in India?How much does macaw cost in India?Is Indian parrot illegal in India?What is the price of Macaw&#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-66222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66222"}],"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=66222"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66222\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}