| Common Name | Catalina Macaw |
| Latin Name | Ara ararauna × Ara macao (F1 Hybrid) |
| Average Lifespan | Up To 80 Years |
| Average Length | 34 Inches |
| Average Weight | 1.9 - 3.5 lbs |
| Song Type | Great Talkers |
Noise Level & Talking Ability
Can be Loud at times must not be kept in Apartments. Catalina's are capable of speaking quite well though generally not as well as African Greys or Amazon Parrots.
Physical Features
General plumage rich blue; forehead green; bare lores and cheek area whitish and traversed with several black feather-lines joining at black throat area; ear-coverts, sides of throat, upper breast, abdomen, under tail-coverts and under wing-coverts orange-red; tail upper side blue, underside olive-yellow; bill blackish; iris pale yellowish; feet dark grey. Immature with a shorter tail and dark brown iris.
Pet Profile
Hand-fed baby Catalina Macaws can make sensational pets. They are playful, mischievous, quite intelligent, and often very lovable and loving. However, like all macaws, the Catalina is definitely not for everyone. People contemplating a macaw must think and long and hard about this important decision. Though not usually a "difficult" bird, the Catalina requires a huge commitment of time and energy. In general, this species is not suitable as a "first-time" bird.
The large macaws are, well, large... and need an experienced and confident keeper for acceptable results. A certain amount of strength and stamina is required just to keep up with a raucous, rambunctious macaw, even the more sedate individuals. Many people are intimidated by macaws, as well they perhaps should be. Those powerful beaks are not to be trifled with, for even in play they can inflict some damage. Macaws and small children are generally not a terrific mix, though oftentimes it is the bird that may be more at risk in such pairings. With other pets, the tables may be turned, and unless properly socialized a macaw could easily seriously injure a dog or cat. In most circumstances, smaller birds such as Budgies and Cockatiels should not be allowed near a macaw.
The Catalina, however, has a well-deserved reputation as a pretty laid-back fellow, and if there is a parrot that might well get along famously with the family Golden Retriever, it might be this macaw. When properly socialized as a youngster, these birds will be playful and ever-entertaining members of the family. Catalina can learn tricks and are capable of speaking quite well, though generally not as well as African Greys or Amazon parrots.
With care, these birds may live a human life span, so plan accordingly. A Catalina can be a pet for life, but it will require a lot of its owner, who can expect a clever lifetime companion in return.
Diet
Macaws need more fat in their diet than most parrots, and mixed nuts in the shell are a favorite treat that helps supply this need. Most macaw owners also offer their Catalina a variety of foods including pellets, a high-quality seed mix, various bean and pasta mixes and bird breads, fresh vegetables, fruit, and healthy human foods from the dinner table.
Housing
These macaws, like all large parrots, require lots of wood to chew on and will not distinguish between your house's trim and a piece of two by four, so make sure they have a ready supply of chewing toys.
They should be housed in very large cages which will allow for play, wing-flapping, and other activities to forestall boredom. A cage that does not allow a bird to fully outstretch its wings, with about a foot to spare on either side, is too small. Food, toys, and a variety of fresh (untreated) branches will go a long way toward keeping your macaw happy when it is enclosed in its cage
Breeding Information
| Age of Maturity | 3 Years |
| Breeding Aviculture | Common |
| Average Clutch Size | 2 - 4 Eggs |
| Nest Box | 24 x 24 x 36 Inches |
| Breeding Life | 40 Years |
This bird is an F1 hybrid of a Scarlet Macaw and Blue and Gold Macaw.
- Our website has an abundance of information about species, behaviour, talking ability, and ownership essentials you may need to begin. This is a great place to start narrowing down your search for the bird best suited for your family. Once you have researched various bird species and narrowed down your choices, please contact us via phone or email to create an appointment to meet the birds and ask any questions you may have in regards to care, nutrition, and the best fit for your home.
- We will set up a date and time for you to meet the bird(s). We will notify you of our current protocols and procedures. If you have decided on a specific bird, we recommend that you put a deposit on it. Birds will not be held without a minimum 50% deposit. If you put down a deposit before meeting the bird and after meeting the bird decide it is not a good fit, we can refund your the deposit in full. If you are placing a deposit prior to meeting a bird, your appointment to meet the bird must be within the following week.
- If you are meeting a bird(s) that is not weaned, you will not be able to take the bird home that same day. If you are meeting a bird that is weaned, and you are properly prepared to have the new bird in your home, we will go over a care sheet and answer any questions you have during your appointment. If that is too soon, and your home is not ready, you can book a pick-up appointment within the following week. Again, to reserve a bird you must put down at least a 50% deposit or payment in full.
- When your bird is weaned and ready to go home you will receive an email with the following information
• A link to our care sheet in printable PDF form.
• A link to book a timeslot for your care sheet / bird pick-up.
• A link to the food your bird is eating as well as toys, treats, and other essential items to start your new adventure!
- Read the care sheet, write down any questions you have, ensure you’ve got the correct food and a proper variety of toys and perches, as well as a suitable cage. Then book your pick-up appointment! Please show up within 5 minutes of the appointment start time. If you have a carrier for your new bird, feel free to bring it. We can provide a travel box if needed.
If you have additional questions about how to purchase one of our birds please take a look at our FAQ's for purchasing a new bird:
Before You Buy
We offer a seven-day health guarantee on our handfed birds. A mandatory educational care sheet will be gone over at time of purchase. You must provide your bird with suitable shelter, food, water, vitamins and minerals from time of purchase.
We suggest that within three days (72 hours) of purchase, you bring your bird to an avian vet for a complete examination. This is at the cost of the pet owner. Should any health problem occur or be discovered, inform us IMMEDIATELY, with a written report otherwise the health guarantee is void. Any veterinary fees at this point need to be cleared by Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc.
The health guarantee does not apply if there is another bird in your home that was not purchased from Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc. or if the bird leaves the store unclipped.
We cannot guarantee the gender or temperament of your bird. Our handfed birds are tame but may take some time to adjust to their new surroundings. The more time is spent socializing with your pet bird after they have settled into your household, the better your relationship with your pet will be. After the seven day period any warranty will be at the discretion of Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc.
Shower your feathered friend (or furry companion!) with love and rewards at Exotic Wings! Our customer rewards program makes it easy to earn points and save on everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Simply create a free account and you're automatically enrolled. Every dollar spent (excluding taxes and shipping) earns you a point, and those points add up quickly to valuable discounts! Redeem your points at checkout for savings on a variety of bird food, treats, toys, cages, and other pet essentials. We also offer bonus points for referring friends, so spread the love and watch your rewards grow even faster! Sign up today and start earning rewards on all your pet purchases at Exotic Wings!
Our program currently consists of both points & referrals!
Access your rewards by clicking the blue rewards widget on the bottom left of your screen.
Points:
- For every dollar you spend (excluding taxes and shipping) you are rewarded a point!
- Spend your points on discount codes which can be redeemed at checkout.
- 500 Points = $10.00 off an order over $50.00.
- 1000 Points = $25.00 off an order over $100.00.
Referrals:
- Sign into your account and share your referral link!
- Located in the rewards widget on the bottom right of your screen.
- They get a $5 off discount (For orders over $50.00)
- You get a bonus 25 Point for each successful referral.
Have questions about our rewards program? View rewards FAQ's.
| Common Name | Catalina Macaw |
| Latin Name | Ara ararauna × Ara macao (F1 Hybrid) |
| Average Lifespan | Up To 80 Years |
| Average Length | 34 Inches |
| Average Weight | 1.9 - 3.5 lbs |
| Song Type | Great Talkers |
Noise Level & Talking Ability
Can be Loud at times must not be kept in Apartments. Catalina's are capable of speaking quite well though generally not as well as African Greys or Amazon Parrots.
Physical Features
General plumage rich blue; forehead green; bare lores and cheek area whitish and traversed with several black feather-lines joining at black throat area; ear-coverts, sides of throat, upper breast, abdomen, under tail-coverts and under wing-coverts orange-red; tail upper side blue, underside olive-yellow; bill blackish; iris pale yellowish; feet dark grey. Immature with a shorter tail and dark brown iris.
Pet Profile
Hand-fed baby Catalina Macaws can make sensational pets. They are playful, mischievous, quite intelligent, and often very lovable and loving. However, like all macaws, the Catalina is definitely not for everyone. People contemplating a macaw must think and long and hard about this important decision. Though not usually a "difficult" bird, the Catalina requires a huge commitment of time and energy. In general, this species is not suitable as a "first-time" bird.
The large macaws are, well, large... and need an experienced and confident keeper for acceptable results. A certain amount of strength and stamina is required just to keep up with a raucous, rambunctious macaw, even the more sedate individuals. Many people are intimidated by macaws, as well they perhaps should be. Those powerful beaks are not to be trifled with, for even in play they can inflict some damage. Macaws and small children are generally not a terrific mix, though oftentimes it is the bird that may be more at risk in such pairings. With other pets, the tables may be turned, and unless properly socialized a macaw could easily seriously injure a dog or cat. In most circumstances, smaller birds such as Budgies and Cockatiels should not be allowed near a macaw.
The Catalina, however, has a well-deserved reputation as a pretty laid-back fellow, and if there is a parrot that might well get along famously with the family Golden Retriever, it might be this macaw. When properly socialized as a youngster, these birds will be playful and ever-entertaining members of the family. Catalina can learn tricks and are capable of speaking quite well, though generally not as well as African Greys or Amazon parrots.
With care, these birds may live a human life span, so plan accordingly. A Catalina can be a pet for life, but it will require a lot of its owner, who can expect a clever lifetime companion in return.
Diet
Macaws need more fat in their diet than most parrots, and mixed nuts in the shell are a favorite treat that helps supply this need. Most macaw owners also offer their Catalina a variety of foods including pellets, a high-quality seed mix, various bean and pasta mixes and bird breads, fresh vegetables, fruit, and healthy human foods from the dinner table.
Housing
These macaws, like all large parrots, require lots of wood to chew on and will not distinguish between your house's trim and a piece of two by four, so make sure they have a ready supply of chewing toys.
They should be housed in very large cages which will allow for play, wing-flapping, and other activities to forestall boredom. A cage that does not allow a bird to fully outstretch its wings, with about a foot to spare on either side, is too small. Food, toys, and a variety of fresh (untreated) branches will go a long way toward keeping your macaw happy when it is enclosed in its cage
Breeding Information
| Age of Maturity | 3 Years |
| Breeding Aviculture | Common |
| Average Clutch Size | 2 - 4 Eggs |
| Nest Box | 24 x 24 x 36 Inches |
| Breeding Life | 40 Years |
This bird is an F1 hybrid of a Scarlet Macaw and Blue and Gold Macaw.
- Our website has an abundance of information about species, behaviour, talking ability, and ownership essentials you may need to begin. This is a great place to start narrowing down your search for the bird best suited for your family. Once you have researched various bird species and narrowed down your choices, please contact us via phone or email to create an appointment to meet the birds and ask any questions you may have in regards to care, nutrition, and the best fit for your home.
- We will set up a date and time for you to meet the bird(s). We will notify you of our current protocols and procedures. If you have decided on a specific bird, we recommend that you put a deposit on it. Birds will not be held without a minimum 50% deposit. If you put down a deposit before meeting the bird and after meeting the bird decide it is not a good fit, we can refund your the deposit in full. If you are placing a deposit prior to meeting a bird, your appointment to meet the bird must be within the following week.
- If you are meeting a bird(s) that is not weaned, you will not be able to take the bird home that same day. If you are meeting a bird that is weaned, and you are properly prepared to have the new bird in your home, we will go over a care sheet and answer any questions you have during your appointment. If that is too soon, and your home is not ready, you can book a pick-up appointment within the following week. Again, to reserve a bird you must put down at least a 50% deposit or payment in full.
- When your bird is weaned and ready to go home you will receive an email with the following information
• A link to our care sheet in printable PDF form.
• A link to book a timeslot for your care sheet / bird pick-up.
• A link to the food your bird is eating as well as toys, treats, and other essential items to start your new adventure!
- Read the care sheet, write down any questions you have, ensure you’ve got the correct food and a proper variety of toys and perches, as well as a suitable cage. Then book your pick-up appointment! Please show up within 5 minutes of the appointment start time. If you have a carrier for your new bird, feel free to bring it. We can provide a travel box if needed.
If you have additional questions about how to purchase one of our birds please take a look at our FAQ's for purchasing a new bird:
Before You Buy
We offer a seven-day health guarantee on our handfed birds. A mandatory educational care sheet will be gone over at time of purchase. You must provide your bird with suitable shelter, food, water, vitamins and minerals from time of purchase.
We suggest that within three days (72 hours) of purchase, you bring your bird to an avian vet for a complete examination. This is at the cost of the pet owner. Should any health problem occur or be discovered, inform us IMMEDIATELY, with a written report otherwise the health guarantee is void. Any veterinary fees at this point need to be cleared by Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc.
The health guarantee does not apply if there is another bird in your home that was not purchased from Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc. or if the bird leaves the store unclipped.
We cannot guarantee the gender or temperament of your bird. Our handfed birds are tame but may take some time to adjust to their new surroundings. The more time is spent socializing with your pet bird after they have settled into your household, the better your relationship with your pet will be. After the seven day period any warranty will be at the discretion of Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc.
Shower your feathered friend (or furry companion!) with love and rewards at Exotic Wings! Our customer rewards program makes it easy to earn points and save on everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Simply create a free account and you're automatically enrolled. Every dollar spent (excluding taxes and shipping) earns you a point, and those points add up quickly to valuable discounts! Redeem your points at checkout for savings on a variety of bird food, treats, toys, cages, and other pet essentials. We also offer bonus points for referring friends, so spread the love and watch your rewards grow even faster! Sign up today and start earning rewards on all your pet purchases at Exotic Wings!
Our program currently consists of both points & referrals!
Access your rewards by clicking the blue rewards widget on the bottom left of your screen.
Points:
- For every dollar you spend (excluding taxes and shipping) you are rewarded a point!
- Spend your points on discount codes which can be redeemed at checkout.
- 500 Points = $10.00 off an order over $50.00.
- 1000 Points = $25.00 off an order over $100.00.
Referrals:
- Sign into your account and share your referral link!
- Located in the rewards widget on the bottom right of your screen.
- They get a $5 off discount (For orders over $50.00)
- You get a bonus 25 Point for each successful referral.
Have questions about our rewards program? View rewards FAQ's.
Ownership Essentials
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