The Rare Buffons Macaw

The Buffons macaw or also known as the Great Green Macaw is one of the large Macaws that are rare in the wild, and are listed on the list of Threatened Species as endangered. They are rare in captivity too, but they have proven to be good breeders. Today with successful breeding, the Buffon's Macaw is not only becoming more available, but a few captive bred birds have also been re-introduced into the wild in some areas of its native habitat. The buffon macaw gets its nickname the great green macaw because it is one of 6the largest birds in its region. It reaches up to 36'' and can wiegh up to 5 pounds. The Buffon's Macaw is very social and makes a wonderful pet bird. It is at a top position as one of the most affectionate of the pet Macaws. Even breeding pairs have been known to be friendly when almost all breeding pairs are usually very agressive. Like all Macaws they are also quite intelligent, happy and playful. They are considered to be fair talkers and are excellent at learning tricks.
    The appearence of the Buffon's Macaw is green with pale blue on the lower back, over the rump, and onto the upper part of the tail. The rest of the tail is a pale brownish red, tipped with blue. The forehead, along with the feathered lines on the lore, is red. The bare facial area is white with a pink cast to it and black feathered lines. The legs are gray. The beak is also gray, though paler towards the tip, and the eye is a dull yellow.  A younger bird will be paler overall, especially on the undersides and its central tail feathers are tipped with a dull yellow. They also have a brown eye. These are some of the most beautiful rare birds in the central american countries.