{"id":87286,"date":"2022-04-22T12:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:06:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:06:00","slug":"how-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/","title":{"rendered":"How long do blue macaws live in captivity?"},"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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_long_do_blue_macaws_live_in_captivity\" title=\"How long do blue macaws live in captivity?\">How long do blue macaws live in captivity?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_long_do_macaw_live_as_pets\" title=\"How long do macaw live as pets?\">How long do macaw live as pets?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#Can_a_macaw_live_100_years\" title=\"Can a macaw live 100 years?\">Can a macaw live 100 years?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_smart_is_a_blue_macaw\" title=\"How smart is a blue macaw?\">How smart is a blue macaw?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#Are_blue_macaws_friendly\" title=\"Are blue macaws friendly?\">Are blue macaws friendly?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_long_do_captive_macaws_live\" title=\"How long do captive macaws live?\">How long do captive macaws live?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_many_years_does_a_blue_and_gold_macaw_live\" title=\"How many years does a blue and gold macaw live?\">How many years does a blue and gold macaw live?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#Is_it_hard_to_have_a_macaw_as_a_pet\" title=\"Is it hard to have a macaw as a pet?\">Is it hard to have a macaw as a pet?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#Can_parrot_live_for_140_years\" title=\"Can parrot live for 140 years?\">Can parrot live for 140 years?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_long_do_parrots_live_for_as_pets\" title=\"How long do parrots live for as pets?\">How long do parrots live for as pets?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#What_bird_can_live_100_years\" title=\"What bird can live 100 years?\">What bird can live 100 years?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#Can_parrots_live_for_140_years\" title=\"Can parrots live for 140 years?\">Can parrots live for 140 years?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#What_is_the_longest_living_Macaw\" title=\"What is the longest living Macaw?\">What is the longest living 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\/how-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#What_is_the_smartest_macaw\" title=\"What is the smartest macaw?\">What is the smartest macaw?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_are_macaws_so_smart\" title=\"How are macaws so smart?\">How are macaws so smart?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#What_is_the_smartest_parrot\" title=\"What is the smartest parrot?\">What is the smartest parrot?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#What_is_the_smartest_pet_bird\" title=\"What is the smartest pet bird?\">What is the smartest pet bird?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#What_is_the_friendliest_macaw\" title=\"What is the friendliest macaw?\">What is the friendliest 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\/how-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#Do_blue_macaws_bite\" title=\"Do blue macaws bite?\">Do blue macaws bite?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#Are_macaws_good_family_pets\" title=\"Are macaws good family pets?\">Are macaws good family pets?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_long_does_a_captive_parrot_live\" title=\"How long does a captive parrot live?\">How long does a captive parrot live?<\/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-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_long_do_macaws_live_up_to\" title=\"How long do macaws live up to?\">How long do macaws live up to?<\/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\/how-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#Can_macaws_live_for_80_years\" title=\"Can macaws live for 80 years?\">Can macaws live for 80 years?<\/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\/how-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_old_was_the_oldest_blue_and_gold_macaw\" title=\"How old was the oldest blue and gold macaw?\">How old was the oldest blue and gold macaw?<\/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\/how-long-do-blue-macaws-live-in-captivity\/#How_much_is_a_blue_and_gold_macaw_worth\" title=\"How much is a blue and gold macaw worth?\">How much is a blue and gold macaw worth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_blue_macaws_live_in_captivity\"><\/span>How long do blue macaws live in captivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>50 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_macaw_live_as_pets\"><\/span>How long do macaw live as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>35 to 50 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_macaw_live_100_years\"><\/span>Can a macaw live 100 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws. Large parrots like Macaws are among the longest living parrot species. Healthy Macaw parrots live an average of 50 years. But <b>they have been known to live up to 100 years!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_smart_is_a_blue_macaw\"><\/span>How smart is a blue macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws are the <b>second most intelligent parrot with IQ&#8217;s similar to that of a human toddler. Not only can Macaws talk, but they also display creative, logical, and predictive thinking skills.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_blue_macaws_friendly\"><\/span>Are blue macaws friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws. Large parrots like Macaws are among the longest living parrot species. Healthy Macaw parrots live an average of 50 years. But <b>they have been known to live up to 100 years!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_captive_macaws_live\"><\/span>How long do captive macaws live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Temperament. <b>Their sociability and even, sweet disposition makes blue and gold macaws a great pet. Their intelligence, willingness to learn, and talking ability are a plus. When allowed to socialize with a variety of people, blue and golds do very well adapting to different people and other birds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_years_does_a_blue_and_gold_macaw_live\"><\/span>How many years does a blue and gold macaw live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>35 to 50 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_hard_to_have_a_macaw_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Is it hard to have a macaw as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws. Large parrots like Macaws are among the longest living parrot species. Healthy Macaw parrots live an average of 50 years. But <b>they have been known to live up to 100 years!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_parrot_live_for_140_years\"><\/span>Can parrot live for 140 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws are a popular choice for pet birds. They are intelligent, beautiful, and affectionate birds. However, they are also <b>loud, stubborn, and need a lot of space. Macaws are the right choice for you if you are an experienced bird owner, have a lot of space, and don&#8217;t mind their unique personalities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_parrots_live_for_as_pets\"><\/span>How long do parrots live for as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some parrots may live to about 140 years, but some only live for 15-20 years. Parrot is an uncommon specie and is found where it suits the parrot. We hardly see a parrot in our daily life. But we see a crow almost everyday.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_bird_can_live_100_years\"><\/span>What bird can live 100 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>and yellow macaw Parrots<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_parrots_live_for_140_years\"><\/span>Can parrots live for 140 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some parrots may live to about 140 years, but some only live for 15-20 years. Parrot is an uncommon specie and is found where it suits the parrot. We hardly see a parrot in our daily life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_living_Macaw\"><\/span>What is the longest living Macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similarly, the blue-and-yellow Macaw lives for an average of 30 years but can live to be 60 years old with the right conditions. The longest-living Macaw is thought to be <b>Charlie, who was still squawking at 114-years-old. He is often said to have belonged to British wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smartest_macaw\"><\/span>What is the smartest 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=\"How_are_macaws_so_smart\"><\/span>How are macaws so smart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parrots are intelligent birds capable of complex cognition, and it turns out that <b>the genes that play a role in their brain development are similar to those that evolved to give humans large brains.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smartest_parrot\"><\/span>What is the smartest parrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parrots are smart with <b>Kea parrot being the smartest of them all. These birds are intelligent, talented, and affectionate towards humans. They display logical and analytical abilities from time to time to prove their smartness. Many parrot species are good at learning new things because of their curious personalities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smartest_pet_bird\"><\/span>What is the smartest pet bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 5 smartest pet birds<\/b><\/p>\n<li>African Grey Parrot. This is the genius of the bird world, says Dr.  <\/li>\n<li>Macaws and Cockatoos. With these birds, the bigger they are, the smarter they are, explains Dr.  <\/li>\n<li>Budgerigar (budgies)  <\/li>\n<li>Conures, Green Amazons, Parakeets, Quakers, Lovebirds.  <\/li>\n<li>Canaries, Finches and Bantam Chickens.<\/li>\n<p>May 28, 2012<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_macaw\"><\/span>What is the friendliest 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_blue_macaws_bite\"><\/span>Do blue macaws bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws&#8217; big size and vibrant colors make them hard to overlook. These social birds can create a racket when they feel so inclined, and their clownish ways are sure to draw attention. Although their large beaks can be intimidating, <b>a well-socialized macaw can be a friendly and affectionate companion<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_macaws_good_family_pets\"><\/span>Are macaws good family pets?<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=\"How_long_does_a_captive_parrot_live\"><\/span>How long does a captive parrot live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>African Gray Parrots<\/b><b>40 to 60 years, or more<\/b>Cockatiels10 to 15 yearsCockatoos20 to 60 years, depending on the speciesConures10 to 30 years, depending on the speciesDoves20 years or more (in the wild it is only about 1 1\/2 years)12 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_macaws_live_up_to\"><\/span>How long do macaws live up to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws. Large parrots like Macaws are among the longest living parrot species. Healthy Macaw parrots live an average of 50 years. But <b>they have been known to live up to 100 years!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_macaws_live_for_80_years\"><\/span>Can macaws live for 80 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These colorful parrots are one of the largest parrot species and, in turn, have one of the longest life expectancy. <b>Healthy Macaws can live anywhere from 60-80 years! These birds are known for their fluffy crests and fun behavior. Smaller cockatoos can live up to 20 years, while larger birds can live 60 years or more!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_was_the_oldest_blue_and_gold_macaw\"><\/span>How old was the oldest blue and gold macaw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macaws. Large parrots like Macaws are among the longest living parrot species. Healthy Macaw parrots live an average of 50 years. But <b>they have been known to live up to 100 years!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_blue_and_gold_macaw_worth\"><\/span>How much is a blue and gold macaw worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oldest Macaw Charlie, a blue and gold macaw, is among the most controversial old pets on the planet. Rumored to be <b>over 114 years old, Charlie blows the average macaw lifespan of around 50 years out of the nest. Legend has it that Charlie was originally Winston Churchill&#8217;s companion.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long do blue macaws live in captivity?How long do macaw live as pets?Can a macaw live 100 years?How smart is a blue macaw?Are blue macaws friendly?How long do captive macaws live?How many years does a blue and gold macaw live?Is it hard to have a macaw as a pet?Can parrot live&#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-87286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87286"}],"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=87286"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87286\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}