Ara ararauna
Genus:Ara Species:ararauna Size: 86 cm Adult Weight: 1040-1286g (36.4-45 oz) Races including nominate: one Colourization Adult: Both adults bright blue above, mostly golden-yellow below; with long blue and yellow tail; bare white facial disc with fine lines of green feathers; throat black; crown and forehead green. Large black/grey bill. Eye yellow. Colourization Juvenile: As in adult but with grey/brown eye. Call: Loud raucous calls, some harsh. Most calls gutteral with varying sounds. Pet Suitability: Affectionate, but for experienced bird people. Captive Status: Common in captivity. Longevity: 60 yrs Housing: Should have access to a large enclosure (15 m (50 ft) long) in which to fly for part of the year. Diet: Soaked or sprouted sunflower seed; walnuts, peanuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, pine nuts; corn on the cob, banana, orange; slices of wholemeal bread, cubes of cheese. Complete kibble for Macaws. Enrichment: Large macaw toys, chewables (fir branches, pine cones, bird-safe wood), large perches, swings, ladders; regular bathing. Nest Box Size: Horizontal box, 16" x 16" x 48" (40.6cm x 40.6cm x 122cm) or 35 gallon (9.2 L) pickle barrel. Clutch Size: 2 to 4 Incubation Time: 24-25 days Fledging Age: 90-100 days Hatch Weight: 14-20g (0.5-0.7 oz) Peak Weight: 927-1064g (32.4-37.2 oz) Weaning Weight: 1000g (35 oz) Range: Large range - E Panama and lowlands of South America to SE Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. Habitat: Occurs in wooded areas, usually near water, including edge ...From:Chrysothemiss Fine BreedingViews:3 0ratingsTime:02:39More inPets Animals
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