While some birds possess drab, plain-looking feathers, others sport brightly-colored feathers. Females typically appear less colorful than males, an adaptation that helps protect them from predators.

Hyacinth macaw in Brazil. Photo by: Rhett A. Butler. Hyacinth macaws (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) are the world’s largest macaw. They are found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay and prefer swamps ...

Nashville Zoo’s hyacinth macaw, Glory, loves to harmonize and dance with zoo keepers. Parrots respond to rhythm and melody, ...

NEW HARTFORD, New York — A macaw on its way to get its wings clipped flew into a tree outside of New Hartford Animal Hospital Wednesday morning.The owner, Amanda Bonanza, was taking the macaw ...

A Costa Mesa man whose macaw suffered a broken beak and leg and contusions was convicted Tuesday of felony animal cruelty and abuse of an animal, a prosecutor said. Anthony James Ellis, 53, could ...

It plucks its crimson and green feathers, chatters up a storm and loves bananas. "This guy isn't much to look at, but he has a cute personality," said Cheryl Bohannan, Sutter County's animal ...

The macaw eats a lot of fresh fruit, veggies, and nuts. Koo-Koo has been […] On today’s episode of Wild Animal Wednesday, we are featuring our friend Koo-Koo the Parrot.

Editor’s note: This is a monthly series written by the director of S.C. CARES that shares the tales of the more exotic animals at the shelter. Prior to opening S.C. CARES in 2006, I worked with ...