Blue Headed Macaw

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Est. hatched Mar 29, 2025
Female
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Breeder's Health Guarantee
48 Hours Health Guarantee
Covers:
- Initial health at time of transfer
- Genetic defects
- Major avian diseases (if present at time of sale)
We will cover any medications prescribed by a certified avian veterinarian if the parrot is seen within the 48 hour guarantee window.
Description
Scientific Name: Primolius couloni Native Range: Amazon Basin, South America The Blue-Headed Macaw, also known as Coulon’s Macaw, is a small macaw species within the family Psittacidae. It is characterized by its distinctive blue head and nape, green body plumage, and a long, tapered tail. As adults, their faces usually turn a dark gray. In the wild, Blue-Headed Macaws inhabit lowland tropical rainforests, forest edges, bamboo thickets, and riverine forests across regions of Peru, western Brazil, and northern Bolivia. They nest in tree cavities and are typically found in pairs or small groups. IUCN Conservation Status: Vulnerable At Parrot Stars, we prioritize education, welfare, and responsible parrot ownership to help ensure every bird finds and thrives in a forever home. Before taking home any parrot, we provide comprehensive guidance on proper caging and setup, positive reinforcement training, household safety, nutrition, and enrichment. Parrots in captivity are still wild animals with all their natural instincts. Your overall success and experience with any species of companion parrot is greatly impacted by positive reinforcement training. A parrot’s behavior reflects both the environment they live in and the training they receive. All of our hand-fed babies are hatched and raised in our own breeding facility and weaned onto a diverse, high-variety diet. Our parrots are never clipped and are fully flighted. Follow our Parrot Stars Podcast to learn all about our parrots, our purchasing process, and our philosophy of parrot care. Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2376122
Species Overview
Lifespan
30–50 years
Minimum Cage Size
36" × 24" × 48"
Diet Type
Pellets, fresh fruits & veggies, and some seed
Noise Level
High
Mimic Potential
Capable of learning sounds or words with consistent interaction. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
Origin
South America
Average Adult Size
14–15 in / 300–390 g
Dander Level
Low
Species data verified against 10+ authoritative sources including veterinary references, zoological databases, and avian textbooks. Individual birds may vary.



