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Yellow-Collared Macaw    The Yellow-collared Macaw is very playful and loves to take showers! The Yellow-collared Macaw is one of the fabulous "mini" macaws. The name comes from the yellow collar that extends around the back part of the neck. This wonderful little macaw can make a great pet for someone who wants a macaw type bird, but wants a smaller pet.    Yellow-collared Macaws are lovable, friendly, and intelligent. When hand reared, it will become quite tame and will affectionately greet you with anticipation. This mini macaw is very lively and loves to play and clown about. Eager to play and enjoy interacting with their keepers, they can be adept at learning some tricks and can also say a few words. Despite their small size however, they can be loud and have a strong, harsh call. Scientific name:    Yellow-collared Macaw, also known as the Yellow-naped Macaw - Ara auricollis Distribution:    The yellow-collared ...

Rubalina Macaw The Rubalina Macaw is all about beautiful colors with each bird being a potpourri of its own! The Rubalina Macaw is a hybrid cross between a Ruby Macaw (hybrid) and a Catalina Macaw (hybrid). Being a cross between a Ruby and a Catalina gives this interesting macaw a lot of varying factors, both in color and in personality. It is a second generation hybrid and is influenced by the genes of three different species of macaws.    Because hybrid macaws are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father's have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring's coloration and overall appearance. Each Rubalina however, is a unique blend of colors inherited from its parentage. This hybrid macaw was developed from these crossings: 1st - Scarlet Macaw crossed with a Green-winged Macaw = Ruby Macaw 1st - Scarlet Macaw crossed with a Blue and Gold M...

How to Take Care of a Pet Bird    The best pet birds are those that get great bird care... and it starts here! There are lots of different types of birds, and all sorts can make wonderful pets. Many birds enjoy close contact, which makes many of them nice, social and sometimes cuddly friends. Some just love to talk or sing to you, giving you friendship and relaxation. A lot of parrots will enjoy sharing meals with you, napping with you, and even showering with you. Pet birds love to interact with their human companions.    In spite of their attractive appearance and good nature, learning how to take care of a pet bird does take a little bit of work and some common sense.   Bird care starts with the same basic approach for all types of birds. They all need a bird cage with one or more perches, and bird feeders to accommodate their appropriate food and/or bird seed. Bird care however, can be a trickier business than caring for other...