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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
More quiet than other macaws, less accustomed to people. May be kept with other large macaws outside breeding season. For experienced handlers.

Captive Status:
Not well established in captivity.

Longevity:
60 yrs

Housing:
A large enclosure 15m (50 ft) long in off breeding season - keeping permanently indoors not recommended.

Enrichment:
Large aviary with tree trunk in middle decorated weekly with fresh branches of pine or eucalyptus, large chewable toys made for macaws; also provide overhead misters for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Whiskey barrel

Clutch Size:
3

Incubation Time:
26 days

Fledging Age:
12-13 weeks

Hatch Weight:
23g (0.8 oz)

Peak Weight:
1152g (40.3 oz)

Weaning Weight:
930-985g (32.5-34.5 oz)

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.greatgreenmacaw.org/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E211.htm&Pic=211_1.JPG

http://www.birdcare.com.au/great_green_macaw.htm

http://www.arkive.org/great-green-macaw/ara-ambigua/videos.html