Macaws are the animals most people think of when they think of “parrots.” They are the classic shape of the bird, the one you find on countless pirate shoulders. They used to live widespread ...

The hyacinth macaw is a gorgeous, unmistakable species of macaw that lives mainly in Brazil. The striking deep blue of their feathers and small pops of yellow make it hard to pull your eyes away, ...

Dogs and cats are, by far, the most popular pets in America. In 2024, the American Veterinary Medical Association found that 45.5% of US households own dogs while 32.1% own cats. However, they're not ...

So you’ve decided that owning a bird is going to be the next step of your pet journey. You went to that mom-and-pop pet store and gazed upon the wide variety of birds. Among the canaries and finches ...

What does it take to save the world's largest parrot from extinction? Dedication, ingenuity - and love. A hot June day in the Pantanal, Brazil. It's the dry season. Although this is the world’s ...

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To ancient peoples of the American Southwest, a macaw’s brilliant feathers weren’t just adornments. They were status symbols and spiritual emblems—so precious, in fact, that macaws were kept in ...

RIJNSBURG, NETHERLANDS — Amid the throng of tourists returning from Brazil’s tropical beaches, one traveler stood out to Swiss customs officials at Zurich airport. His walk, they later recalled, was ...