Scientific Name: Ara Ararauna

Location: Central America, South America, and Caribbean

Blue and Gold Macaws typically travel in flocks of 10 to 30 birds and can be seen often flying through the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. These beautiful specimen are one of the largest of the parrot family coming in at around 1.5 kg (2 to 3 pounds) with a height of about 85 cm. They typically live up to 30-35 years in the wild and spend their lives with the same mate.