Size: 81–96 cm (32–38 in) including long tail.
Weight: 0.9–1.5 kg (2–3.5 lbs).
Plumage:
Brilliant red head, shoulders, and chest.
Yellow band across wings.
Blue on wing tips, back, and tail.
Some individuals (South American subspecies) have green on wings between yellow and blue.
Beak: Large, pale horn upper beak with black lower mandible.
Eyes: Pale yellow in adults, dark in juveniles.
Sexual Dimorphism: None—males and females look alike.
Clutch Size: 2–4 eggs.
Incubation: ~24–28 days (female incubates).
Fledging: 3–4 months after hatching.
Breeding Season: Spring–summer in most of range.
Lifespan: 40–50 years in the wild; up to 70+ years in captivity with proper care.
Intelligent, curious, and very social.
Can be affectionate but also strong-willed and stubborn.
Known to be more independent and nippy compared to Blue and Gold Macaws.
Loud—produce powerful screeches that carry long distances.
Can mimic human speech, though not as well as Amazons or African Greys.
Require lots of attention, training, and socialization to stay well-behaved.
