How difficult is it to keep Harlequin Macaw?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Harlequin Macaw?

The average lifespan of Harlequin Macaw is Over 60 years recorded. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

What should I feed Harlequin Macaw?

Harlequin Macaw feeds on: Large-parrot pellets or seed, nuts, fruit and vegetables. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Harlequin Macaw?

The price of Harlequin Macaw varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Harlequin Macaw

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Ara ararauna × Ara chloropterus

A hybrid macaw from the blue-and-yellow and the red-and-green macaw. Its mix of blue, green, red, orange and yellow varies from bird to bird, and it is said to be bred for a relaxed, calm personality.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

Over 60 years recorded

Size

Little data

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Large-parrot pellets or seed, nuts, fruit and vegetables

About

The harlequin macaw is a first-generation (F1) hybrid between the blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) and the red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus). Hybrid macaws have no scientific names and are labelled by their two parent species. Macaws can hybridise and produce fertile young, and hybrids have been bred in captivity for their unusual colours. The harlequin is cited as an example bred for a relaxed, calm personality, though temperament and colour vary between individuals. Both parents are large: the blue-and-yellow reaches 81-91 cm and 1.0-1.5 kg, and the red-and-green 90-95 cm. Macaws scream for attention, and flock calls and destructive chewing are natural behaviours to be expected in captivity. They also need space to fly; the World Parrot Trust recommends that an enclosure for a blue-and-yellow macaw be at least 15 m long if possible. Well-kept captive macaws have lived 60 years or more, so owners must plan for the bird to outlive them. Some breeders regard deliberate hybridisation as unethical because it dilutes the parent bloodlines. In Japan it is sold by shops specialising in large parrots.

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Lifespan of the Harlequin Macaw

The Harlequin Macaw lives Over 60 years recorded.

Basic Info

Origin

Captive-bred hybrid (the parent species live in the tropical lowland forests of Central and South America)

Lifespan

Over 60 years recorded

Size

Little data

Temperature

15〜30℃

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Ara ararauna × Ara chloropterus

Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix II

A hybrid of the blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) and the red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus). Both parents are in CITES Appendix II as parrots, and the hybrid is treated as Appendix II. International trade needs an export permit, but no registration under Japan's species conservation law is needed to transfer birds within Japan. Imports are subject to animal import notification under the Infectious Diseases Control Law.

Sources: Species+ (Ara ararauna) / Species+ (Ara chloropterus)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.