Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Macaws For Sale Around Kentwood MI!



Casa La Parrot is located at 124 28th St. in Wyoming, Michigan. We have been servicing Wyoming for over 25 years now. With a wide variety of domesticated birds, high-quality food,hand-crafted toys, and the best accessories, Casa La Parrot has all the resources to keep your bird satisfied.
Casa La Parrot
(616)247-3663
124 28th St. Wyoming, Michigan
 Store Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Saturday- 10 A.M.- 8 P.M.
Sunday- CLOSED 

Lears Macaw!







COMMON NAME:Lear's macaw, indigo macaw
KINGDOM:Animalia
PHYLUM:Chordata
CLASS:Aves
ORDER:Psittaciformes
FAMILY:Psittacidae (true parrots)
GENUS SPECIES:Anodorhynchus (toothless beak) leari
ESCRIPTION:The Lear's macaw is a very large parrot mostly covered with bright blue plumage. It has bare yellow eye ring circles around large black eyes and yellow in the chin region. Under the wings and tail is black. The breast is green-blue. Like other parrots, the Lear's macaw has a strongly hooked beak and zygodactylous feet (2 toes that point forward and 2 toes that point backward).
SIZE:Up to 90 cm (3 ft.)
WEIGHT:Approximately 940 g (2 lb.)
DIET:Feeds on seeds, fruits, nuts, and berries
INCUBATION:Approximately 29 days
CLUTCH SIZE2-3 eggs
FLEDGING DURATION4 months; then remain with parents for up to a year
SEXUAL MATURITY:2-4 years
LIFE SPAN:30-50 years or more
RANGE:Northeast Bahia, northern Brazil
HABITAT:Includes deep canyons and dry plateaus; nests mainly on cliffs, ledges, and rock faces
POPULATION:GLOBALEstimated at 150 birds or less
STATUS:IUCNEndangered
CITESAppendix I
USFWSCritcally Endangered

Glaucous Macaw!









Genus:
Ara
Species:
glaucus

Size:
72cm (28.1 in)
Races including nominate:
one
Colourization Adult: Both adults green/blue, more green on underparts; grey/green tinge on head and neck; dark grey/brown throat, turning to wash on cheeks and upper breast. Bill grey/black. Eye ring bare and yellow, with paler yellow tear-drop shaped lappet at sides of lower mandible. Eye brown.

Hybrid Macaw!

 Hybrid Macaws

Hybrid Macaws are unlike any other macaw species out there -- they are literally crosses of many popular macaw species, bred strictly for color and pet equal.
The hybridization of macaws and other parrots is a controversial issue, drawing strong arguments from those on both sides. Some bird lovers insist that hybrids should not be bred because they can muddy the "pure" bloodlines of the parent species. 

Red Shouldered Macaw!

Hahn's Macaw or Red Shouldered Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis nobilis


Diopsittaca nobilis nobilis - previously Ara nobilis nobilis. It is definitely true that a Hahn's Macaw can make noise, but it is not often, and not without some provocation. 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.

Red-Bellied Macaw






Common Name:  Red Bellied Macaw
Other Common Names:  none listed
Scientific Name:  Poicephalus rufiventris
Group:
Origin or Range:  Africa
Relative Size:  Smaller Than Average
Compatibility:  Relatively Non-Aggressive
Category: Parrots

Blue-Headed Macaw!





Common Name:  Macaw - Blue Headed

Other Common Names:  Coulon's Macaw
Scientific Name:  Ara couloni
Group:  Mini Macaw
Origin or Range:  South America
Relative Size:  Average
Compatibility:  Average
Category:  Parrots

Yellow-Collared Macaw!

Yellow-Collared Macaw



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 Macaw, also known as the Yellow-naped Macaw - Ara auricollis.  Yellow-collared macaws can reach full lengths of 38cm (15 inches).  The Yellow-collared Macaw can become a very good pet for someone who wants to experience the macaw, but wants a smaller bird. 

Severe Macaw!

Severe Macaw or Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Father




Severe Macaw, also known as Chestnut-fronted Macaw - Ara severa.  The Severe's natural habitat runs from eastern Panama in Central America south as far as Bolivia and Brazil. Severe Macaws are a mini macaw, like the Hahn's Macaw or the Yellow-collared Macaw They are predominantly green with patches of red and blue on the underside of the wings.  Severe's can grow to lengths of 40 cm (16 inches). The Severe Macaw is a social and friendly mini macaw, and a great choice if you want a smaller macaw.

illigers Macaw!

Picture of "Shilo", an Illiger's Macaw or Blue-winged Macaw






 Illiger's Macaw, also known as the Blue-winged Macaw and the Illiger's Miniature Macaw - Ara maracana.   Mature birds are about 17 inches (43 cm) long from the head to the tip of the tail.    Illiger's Macaws are lovable, friendly, and intelligent. They will affectionately greet you with a crow-like call when anticipating interaction with you. They will also mirror your moods, so if you are agitated, they can become agitated. If you are happy and loving, well so is your pet.Can be noisy (as can all macaws). However the Illiger's Macaw is not as noisy as some, and can be described as 'medium-noisy'.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Verde Macaw!

Picture of a Verde Macaw, Hybrid Macaws


The Verde Macaw is a first generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Buffon's Macaw Ara ambigua and a Scarlet Macaw Ara macao.  A full sized macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths generally up to 85 cm (33 inches). Verde Macaws socialize and bond closely with one person but do well in a family situation also.

Tropicana Macaw!

Picture of a Tropicana Macaw, Second Generation Hybrid Macaw

The Tropicana Macaw is a second generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Harlequin Macaw hybrid and a Scarlet Macaw Ara macao. A full sized macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 90 cm (35.5 inches).

Starlight Macaw!

Picture of a Starlight Macaw, Second Generation Hybrid Macaw

The Starlight Macaw is a second generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Miligold Macaw hybrid and a Scarlet Macaw Ara macao. A full sized macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 90 cm (35.5 inches). The Starlight Macaw typically takes on a composite of traits from its parentage, having a sweet friendly nature, as well as being highly intelligent and curious. They can be a very good natured and intelligent pet bird that is trainable and can learn to talk.

Rubalina Macaw!

Picture of a Rubalina Macaw, third generation macaw

The Rubalina Macaw is a second generation hybrid, a cross between: Ruby Macaw hybrid and Catalina Macaw hybrid. The Rubalina Macaw is a full sized macaw. They can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 90 cm (35.5 inches). The Rubalina Macaw typically takes on a composite of traits from all its parentage, having a sweet friendly nature, as well as being highly intelligent and curious. They can be a very good natured pet bird, though the Scarlet influence may also introduce a bit of an indomitable spirit.

Milicinth Macaw!

Picture of a Milicinth Macaw

The Milicinth Macaw is a first generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Hyacinth Macaw Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus and a Military Macaw Ara militaris. it is also sometimes known as the Milihy Macaw. The Milicinth Macaw is a full sized macaw. With the smaller Military Macaw reaching up to 27" (75 cm). They are a typical macaw. Macaws are affectionate, inquisitive, and intelligent but can be cranky at times.

Maui Sunset Macaw!

Picture of a "Mariah", a Maui Sunset Macaw (hybrid)



The Maui Sunset Macaw is a first generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Blue and Gold Macaw Ara ararauna and a Red-fronted Macaw Ara rubrogenys. Though a full sized macaw, the Red-fronted Macaw is the smallest of the large macaws. Therefore the offspring could vary quite a bit in size ranging from 24 - 34" (61 - 86 cm) though most likely on the smaller side. The Maui Sunset Macaw has awesome parents. The Blue and Gold Macaw characteristics make for the best all around personality and a good speaking ability. Add to that the sweet affectionate temperament of the Red-fronted Macaw and you have a wonderful bird.

Maui Sunrise Macaw!

Picture of a Maui Sunrise Macaw, third generation macaw



The Maui Sunrise Macaw is a second generation hybrid, a cross between: Harlequin Macaw hybrid and Catalina Macaw hybrid. Though a second generation hybrid macaw, the Maui Sunrise has lots of Blue and Gold Macaw in its parentage. The Blue and Gold Macaw has been one of the most popular pet birds in the trade, renowned not only for its beauty but for its sweet nature and speaking ability.

Jubilee Macaw!

Picture of a pair of Jubilee Macaws (siblings)


  The Jubilee Macaw is a second generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Harlequin Macaw hybrid and a Green-winged Macaw Ara chloroptera. A full sized macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 86 cm (34 inches).  The Jubilee typically takes on the natural docile side of the Green-winged with some of the natural clownish personality of the Harlequin Macaw (the word harlequin is defined as 'clown').

Harligold Macaw!

Picture of a Harligold Macaw, Second Generation Hybrid Macaw


 The Harligold Macaw is a second generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Harlequin Macaw hybrid and a Blue and Gold Macaw Ara chloroptera.  A full sized macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 86 cm (34 inches).The Harigold Macaw typically takes on the sweet friendly side of the Blue and Gold with some of the natural clownish personality of the Harlequin Macaw (the word harlequin is defined as 'clown'). The result can be a very good natured and intelligent pet bird.

Harlequin Macaw!

Harlequin Macaw with a Green-winged Macaw Father

The Harlequin Macaw is a first generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Blue and Gold Macaw Ara ararauna and a Green-winged Macaw Ara chloroptera.  A full sized macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 86 cm (34 inches). Harlequin Macaws are quite intelligent, trainable, and adept at learning tricks . They can learn to talk with a general vocabulary of about 15 or more words or expressions. The word 'harlequin' is defined as 'clown', and these playful birds can truly live up to that reputation.

Flame Macaw!

Flame Macaw, 2nd Generation Hybrid Macaw


The Flame Macaw is a second generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Catalina Macaw hybrid (Ara ararauna x Ara macao) and a Green-winged Macaw Ara chloroptera. The Flame Macaw is a full sized macaw, very close to the same size as its parentage. They will reach over 2 pounds.   The Flame Macaw typically takes on a composite of traits from its parentage, having a sweet friendly nature, as well as being highly intelligent and curious. They can be a very good natured and intelligent pet bird that is trainable and can learn to talk.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Capri Macaw!

Picture of a Capri Macaw


  The Capri Macaw is a third generation hybrid, a cross between: Camelot Macaw hybrid and Scarlet Macaw Ara macao. They will reach over 2 pounds. The length of the Scarlet Macaw is up to 85 cm (33.5 inches). Can be noisy.

Camelot Macaw!

Camelot Macaw Picture



The Camelot Macaw is a second generation hybrid macaw. It is a cross between a Catalina Macaw hybrid (Ara ararauna x Ara macao) and a Scarlet Macaw Ara macao. full sized macaw, very close to the same size as its parentage. They will reach over 2 pounds. The length of the Scarlet Macaw is up to 85 cm (33.5 inches) and the Blue and Gold Macaw is up to 86 cm (34 inches), so the Camelot will be about the same. They are a typical macaw. Can be cranky at times and may even be a one person bird or only like men or women unless well socialized. To have a well rounded bird that enjoys more than one person, make sure it is well socialized with lots of folks.

Caloshua Macaw!

Caloshua Macaw, Cross between a Blue and Gold Macaw and a Hyacinth Macaw




The Caloshua Macaw is a first generation hybrid, a cross between: Blue and Gold Macaw Ara ararauna and Hyacinth Macaw Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus. A large full sized macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 106 cm (42 inches). The Caloshua Macaw is a very sweet, gentle bird that will get along with more than one person. But they are a typical macaw and can be cranky at times.

Buffwing Macaw!






This is a hybrid macaw with the parents being a a Green-winged Macaw father and a Buffon's Macaw mother.Buffwing Macaws are a very vibrantly colored hybrid. The Buffwing Macaw is a first generation hybrid, a cross between: Green-winged Macaw Ara chloroptera and Buffon's Macaw Ara ambigua.  A full sized macaw, they can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 86 cm (34 inches).

Shamrock Macaw!




Scientific Name:  Anodorhynchus macao x Ara militaris
Size:  34 to 35 inches
Native Region:  N/A
Life Expectancy:  60-plus years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Excellent

Ruby Macaw!

Ruby Macaw Bird Species



Scientific Name:  Anodorhynchus macao x Ara chloroptera
Size:  33 to 36 inches
Native Region:  N/A
Life Expectancy:  60-plus years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Excellent

Miligold Macaw!

Miligold Macaw Bird Species




Scientific Name:  Ara militaris x Anodorhynchus ararauna
Size:  27 to 34 inches
Native Region:  N/A
Life Expectancy:  60-plus years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Excellent

Catalina Macaw!





Scientific Name:  Ara ararauna x Ara macao
Size:  34 inches
Native Region:  N/A
Life Expectancy:  60-plus years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Excellent

Calico Macaw!




Scientific Name:  Ara chloroptera x Ara militaris
Size:  35.5 inches
Native Region:  N/A
Life Expectancy:  60-plus years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Excellent

Bluffons Macaw!




Scientific Name:  Ara ararauna x Ara ambiguus
Size:  34 inches
Native Region:  N/A
Life Expectancy:  60-plus years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Excellent

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Spix's Macaw!





Scientific Name: Cyanopsitta spixii
Size: Body length: 55-60 cm., 

Average  Male 318gFemale-288g
Life Expectancy:Estimated 20-30 years in nature and 20-40 years in captivity.
Noise Level:voice is a repeated short grating. It also makes squawking noises
Talk/trick ability: Very Good

Scarlet Macaw!




Scientific Name:  Ara macao
Size:  Large, up to 38 inches
Native Region:  Central and South America
Life Expectancy:  60 years average, up to 80 years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Very good

Red-Fronted Macaw!







Scientific Name:  Ara rubrogenys
Size:  21.5 to 23.5 inches
Native Region:  Bolivia
Life Expectancy:  50 to 60 years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Excellent

Military Macaw!






Scientific Name:  Ara militaris
Size:  Large, up to 34 inches
Native Region:  Mexico, South America
Life Expectancy:  60 years average, up to 80 years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Moderate

Hyacinth Macaw!





Scientific Name: Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
Size:  Large, up to 40 inches
Native Region:  South America
Life Expectancy:  60 years average, up to 80 years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Very good 

Green-Winged Macaw!





Scientific Name:  Ara chloroptera
Size:  Large, up to 37.5 inches
Native Region:  Mexico, Central America, South America
Life Expectancy:  60 years average, up to 80 years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Very Good

Buffon's Macaw





Scientific Name:  Ara ambiguus
Size:  33 to 36 inches
Native Region:  Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Western Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Eastern most Honduras
Life Expectancy:  Up to 50 years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Good

Blue-Throated Macaw






Scientific Name:  Ara glaucogularis
Size:  Large, 34 inches
Native Region:  North/Central Bolivia
Life Expectancy:  up to 80 years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Excellent

Blue And Gold Macaw!







Blue-And-Gold Macaw Bird Species






Scientific Name:  Ara ararauna
Size:  Large, up to 33 inches
Native Region:  South America
Life Expectancy:  60 years average, up to 80 years
Noise Level:  Loud
Talk/Trick Ability:  Very Good

Monday, October 24, 2011

Cockatiel$

             Cockatiels are the smallest member of the cockatoo family. The crest is often used to express their current mood. Tending to stand straight up when the bird is excited, lay flat against the head when they’re angry or agitated and to stand somewhere in between the two when they’re feeling more or less content.
Unlike the cockatoo, the cockatielcockatiel is native to the outback regions of inland Australia, and tends to favor the Australian wetlands, scrublands, and bush lands. The cockatiel average lifespan is about 10-20 years in captivity. When they breed, which can occur any time throughout the year, they lay four to seven eggs at a time two days apart. The young hatch in 18 to 21 days and are independent in seven to nine weeks.
Behavior problems like biting can occur when they’re afraid or have been startled. They also will become grumpy if they don’t get enough sleep, proper nutrients, or enough time outside of their cage and bonding with their owner.Trick training establishes you, the owner, as the person responsible for their care as well as their companion. A strong bond of trust virtually eliminates most if not all behavior problems. Look at their feathers. Feathers around the vent must be clean and dry. Their nostrils must be smooth and clean, their feet scales must also be smooth, nails in great condition and a beak that is shaped well.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Macaws!

         Macaws are the largest parrots in the world. They’re beautiful birds, often showing off brilliantly colored feathers. They are related to all parrots but are less closely related to parakeets and cockatoos. Only about one million macaws are still living in the wild. A million sounds like a big number, but only three species (blue-and-yellow, red-and-green, and scarlet macaws) make up most of it. Most species have very few members left. For example, there are thought to be fewer than 100 blue-throated macaws left in the wild. Macaws are usually found in Central and South America! Macaws are herbivores. They eat primarily seeds, nuts, and fruit. Using their impressive beaks, they have no problem opening even the toughest seed. These birds boast powerful, large beaks that are effective at cracking open seeds and nuts while their scaly, dry tongues have a bone that is an effective tool to tap into fruit. They can even a crack a coconut open, one of their favorite fruits in their diet. These are very social birds, often gathering in flocks of up to 30 individuals. Macaws vocalize with their screams and squawks to communicate with their flocks, identify each other and mark their territory. Macaws typically choose their mate and begin breeding when they are three years old. Macaws in captivity can typically live longer than macaws in the wild. Still, macaws have long life expectancies, ranging from around 40 years to around 80 years—or even beyond 100! Smaller macaws have shorter lifespans. Macaws are large, powerful birds specially adapted to their world. The largest ones, hyacinth macaws, are approximately 1 meter long from beak tip to the end of their tail. The smallest, red-shouldered or Hahn’s macaws, might be only 30 cm long. Macaws face two major threats habitat destruction and the pet trade. So many macaws have been captured and sold into the pet trade that this has become a serious problem. According to the World Conservation Union organization that prepares a yearly “Red List” of species in danger, macaws are in big trouble. Five macaw species are already extinct, and nine others are endangered, including the hyacinth macaw.