Description

Harlequin Macaw for Sale

Harlequin Macaw for Sale,The Harlequin Macaws are a cross between a Blue and Gold Macaw and a Green-winged Macaw which makes for a very affectionate, energetic, and captivating youngster. Both parents of the Harlequin Macaw also contribute to the striking colors of their offspring, though the father’s have the dominant gene and this will influence their final appearance.
With the vibrant colors and patterns of their plumage and their amusing personalities, “Harlequin macaw” is an apt name for these beautiful birds.

Harlequin Macaws can all be good “talkers” as are the parents. If handled by more people and by both sexes when young, they will tend to be friendly to others rather than to just one person or one gender. However every macaw, as do people, have their own personality. As with all macaws, they will require good socialization and consistent training to make good pets.

These are full-sized macaws that can weigh 1.9-3.3 pounds (0.86-1.50 kg) and measure 34 inches in length (86 cm). Because there are no distinguishing characteristics that distinguish males from females, DNA testing is the only reliable technique to determine your bird’s gender.

Social Behaviors of a Harlequin Macaw

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.
Though the temperament and behavior of hybrids is uncertain, the Harlequin Macaw typically takes on the natural docile side of the Green-winged Macaw. But it also takes the natural clownish personality of the Blue and Gold Macaw.
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.

Socializing A Macaw
A well socialized macaw is a pet that will be enjoyed in lots of situations and by many people for years. A young macaw should be socialized with as many people as possible. They also should be exposed to lots of situations such as new cages, visits to a veterinarian, handling by friends, and having their wings and nails clipped.
Socializing a macaw and providing it lots of experiences are the keys to a great pet. Doing these things will develop a well rounded bird that doesn’t become frightened of new things. It will also prevent too strong a bond with only one person developing.

Harlequin Macaw Training

Macaws are excellent for taming, and relatively easy to train. They are very intelligent, and though fair to poor talkers, they can be taught many tricks. This ability to learn and perform tricks makes them a favorite bird for use in shows all over the world.

Taming and training your parrot depends first on trust, so go slowly and be consistent. Remember that taming and training a bird takes patience, never ‘punish’ your parrot! This only serves to destroy the trust you’ve spent so much time building.

Generally, as with any parrot, you should give a new arrival a few days to get used to you, your voice and it’s cage before trying to handle it. A hand-fed baby will not need much taming and can often be handled right away, as it is use to human attention.

Caring for the Harlequin Macaw

Harlequin Macaw (for Sale) require a lot of socialization and handling, so expect to spend time with the bird daily. A macaw that becomes bored or feels neglected can act out by biting, destroying things around the house, or resort to self-mutilation and feather plucking.

These birds need a large cage that is at least 5-foot square and 8-foot high placed in a draft-free location. It should include a perch and plenty of stimulating toys to keep it occupied while confined. The cage needs to be cleaned at least every two months or more often if it gets soiled quicker. Your bird will appreciate water to bathe in as well as occasional misting.

Before you rush out to get a harlequin macaw, consider the time and effort required to care for such a bird. These birds can survive for five decades or more, but the costs of veterinary bills, high-quality nutrition, toys, and cages rapidly pile up. If you believe you won’t be able to offer a bird with the best of everything, put off adopting one until you can.

Speech and Vocalizations

All parrots tend to be loud, but macaws are the poster-birds for ear-shattering vocalizations. If you don’t want your parrot to awaken you early every morning by screaming at the top of its lungs, do not get a macaw. (On the upside, you will never miss an early morning flight if you have one of these birds as an alarm clock!) Also, if you are looking for a conversational parrot, macaws are the way to go. These birds can develop a vocabulary of 15 or so words with training.

Temperament

Hybrids like the harlequin macaw are “the best of both worlds.” The parent species of the harlequin usually have laid-back, affectionate personalities with good speech abilities and high intelligence. They can be taught fun tricks like waving, dancing, fetching, and more.
While no two birds are the same, they’re generally described as fun, friendly, and somewhat comical. Socialized with people from the start, these macaws will likely enjoy the company of many different individuals throughout their life.