The harlequin macaw—a hybrid cross between a Blue and Gold and a Green-winged macaw—features a stunning rainbow of plumage. The exact pattern and coloration depend on which parent was the male, but they typically display a deep orange-red chest, bright blue wings, and green wing coverts.
Habitat: Domesticated Height: 34″ Weight: 2-3.5 lbs Wingspan: 40-45″ Average Lifespan: 60 years Incubation Period: 26-28 days Number of Young: 2-3 Conservation Status:Not Evaluated –
Is a hybrid between the Blue-and-Gold Macaw and Green-Winged Macaw – Rarely found in the wild – Male parent has the dominant gene that affects appearance of offspring –
Toes are zygodactyl meaning its first and fourth toes point backward – Has a beak so strong it can easily crush a whole Brazil nut – Its tongue is dry, slighly scaly, and has a bone inside it
