Ara

The Ara genus includes several large parrots with a large powerful beak, long tail and very colourful plumage. On several species the naked white skin around the eyes extends down to the lower mandible.

Due to their size they require a large spacious aviary. The powerful beak can easily the destroy wire mesh used for smaller parrots, so make sure to use a strong mesh and use stainless steel or aluminium for the frame of the aviary. 

Provide plenty of branches and other chew toys.

The Ara species are known in aviculture as “Macaws” but they are not the only Macaw species; see below for other Macaw species.

The Macaws are easily tamed. They are however not as skilled “talkers” as other parrots.