| Blue and Gold Macaw - Pico & Sammy |
| Ara ararauna |
| Range: |
South America, Mexico and Panama |
| Habitat: |
Forest savanna, open country, swampy areas, and other spots close to the water. |
| Diet: |
Variety of seeds, fruit, berries, nuts, and grains. At the zoo they eat fruits, vegetables and bird pellets. |
| Fun Facts: |
- At times the macaw is a monogamous bird. When seen in flocks, the couples stay together even when flying.
- Nests are made in holes of dead palm trees. The young leave the nest at about 3 months old.
- As with almost all parrots, the beak is used as a "third foot." A macaw can literally suspend itself from his beak for more than a minute without apparent discomfort.
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