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Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus)
Also Known As: Severe Macaw, Brazilian Green Macaw
Pair of Chestnut-fronted (Severe) Macaws at their nest in Northern Venezuela
Credit: (c) Armin Brockner
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Can learn to speak to some degree; also can be a bit "beaky." Very social, playful, animated.
Captive Status:
Uncommon accept US; limited breeding but increasing.
Longevity:
30+yrs
Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure minimum length 4m (13 ft), or 3m (9.8 ft) with access to larger flight for part of the year.
Enrichment:
Likes ropes to swing on, lots of bird-safe chewables (fir, other bird safe woods, vegetable tanned leather), bathing.
Nest Box Size:
12" x 12" x 24" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 61cm) vertical box.
Clutch Size:
2 to 3
Incubation Time:
24-26 days
Fledging Age:
12 weeks
Hatch Weight:
Not available
Peak Weight:
Not available
Weaning Weight:
Not available
Link to Specialist Club:
Macaw Society of America P.O. Box 90037 Burton, MI, 48509-0037
More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt5713.html
http://arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E216.htm&Pic=216_1.JPG&Search=&Lang=
http://www.avianweb.com/severemacaw.html
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