Hi


Todays parrot is a bit different it is

Military Macaw



They are found in Central and northern South America.

Size:

Large birds, Military Macaws can reach sizes of up to 30 inches from the beak to the tip of the tail feathers. Many have wingspans of over 40 inches!

Average Lifespan:

A well cared for pet Military Macaw can be expected to live for up to 50 years, some even longer.

Color:

Military Macaws are mainly green, with brilliant blue edging on their wings and a bright red patch on their foreheads. They have bold black beaks and dark grayish legs and feet. Their eyes are framed by the classic bare macaw facial patches, each boasting impressive concentric rings of small black feathers.

 

Military Macaws as Pets:

While they aren't known as the most colorful of the Macaws, Military Macaws are beautiful birds that can make good pets for the right owner.




I took some of the ideas from

http://birds.about.com/od/macaws/p/militarymacaws.htm