Description

Hahns Macaw Parrots (Males/Females)

Baby Hahns Macaw Parrots (Males/Females)

Hahns Macaw Parrots (Males/Females), the Hahn’s Macaw is not only the smallest of the macaw species, but is the smallest member of the Red-shouldered Macaw group. It is a very tiny macaw reaching only about 12″ (30 cm) in total length.
The Red-shouldered Macaw subspecies are very similar in appearance. All three of these parrots have a green body that becomes more yellow underneath. They also have blue on the forehead and crown, and along the outer primary feathers of the upper wings. The main color distinction between these three is that the Hahn’s Macaw has a black bill, as opposed to the pale cream colored upper beak on the other two.

This is not surprising as they have a close morphological relationship. In fact, the Blue Crown Conure is actually an inch or two larger than these macaws, reaching up to 14 1/2″ (37 cm) in length.

They become extremely tame and are very easy to manage. They are also very clever mimics, capable of a very large vocabulary for a macaw. The vocabulary of most macaws consists of only about 15 to 20 words.

A hand raised Hahn’s Macaw is an ideal bird for a beginner. They are small and easy to handle, and are very social birds with a friendly and comical nature. They will breed readily both as a single pair or when kept in a group.  The Hahn’s Macaw is an all around good choice for the inexperienced person who wants a larger parrot.

Care and feeding of a Hahns Macaw for Sale

The Hahn’s Macaw consumes a range of seeds, berries, fruits, nuts, and blooms, as do the other two Red-shouldered Macaw subspecies. Most parrots enjoy eating with their family. They may also eat some protein in the wild, and they do like chicken. Avocado and chocolate are toxic to parrots.

Diet & Domestic Care: Review quick facts, wellness vulnerabilities, and housing on the Lafeber Company Hahn’s Macaw Guide

Bird Food
Foods available for Hahns Macaw include formulated diets, either pelleted or extruded, seed only diets, and parrot mixes which offer a mixture of both. There are pros and cons to feeding only a formulated diet as well as feeding only a seed diet.

They like millet spray. They will eat various fruits, cooked maize and fresh corn, green beans, hawthorn berries, and other vegetables.

Social Behavior of Hahns Macaw parrots

In captivity, these birds are lovable, friendly, and intelligent. They are also fun little clowns. They love to play around and can be quite mischievous.

A Hahn’s Macaw A parrot might make a great pet for someone who wants to experience a macaw but prefers a smaller bird. These miniature macaws can make ideal family pets because they are sociable and friendly. They are intelligent and eager for attention and play. With a good disposition and responding well to handling and training, they are ideal for the beginner.

Macaws do tend to mirror your moods.

Hahns Macaw Handling/Training

The Hahn’s Macaw, adapts quickly. Once it becomes accustomed to a new environment and its keeper it is then ready to start bird training. Generally though, you should give a new arrival a few days to get use to you, your voice and its cage before trying to handle it.

All parrots require trust and persistence to tame and train. Due to their high intelligence, macaw parrots are simple to train. Additionally, they learn quickly and train well. They are most adept at picking up tips and simple chores.Though macaws in general are not as inclined to talk and mimic as much as some of the other types of parrots, notably the Amazon Parrots, the Hahn’s Macaw can learn quite a few words or phrases.