Scarlet Macaw, The Best Pet Parrot?

Scarlet Macaws are pretty much the mascot for parrots, if parrots were a sports team. They are incredibly iconic, tropical looking, vivid colors, and amazing talkers, but also have quite the fussy personality. Despite being such famous macaws, are they the right parrot for you?

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[Fivesaflock]

Scarlet Macaw owners! Share what your experience what it's like owning these parrots.

[Churros_are_Overrated]

Scarlet macaws are so pretty, but something about having a bird that can visit my grave someday weirds me out

[joiadevita]

The first parrots I ever fell in love with were a hyacinth named Puni and a scarlet named Celeste. They were such sweet birds. We were buddies when I was lucky enough to hang out with them, and I've been wanting one since I met them.

Saying that, their person was a VERY experienced parrot owner whose life revolved around his birds. Seeing how much care and time they required helped me understand that no matter how much I loved them, it's hard to give them a good life, and it's cruel to take one on if you're not prepared. They're less like dogs or cats, and more like having a flying, screaming toddler with bolt cutters attached to their faces.

[happyxwolf]

I saw a Scarlet Macaw and was excited to buy one, then I didn't know the difference between the Green Wing macaw and the Scarlett and I bought the Green Wing thinking it was a Scarlett.

1. The Greenwing has such a bigger beak than the Scarlett.
2. They're so much more noisy.
3. They're about the 2nd large macaw species.
4. They're super cool. I love my Greenwing!
You need to see a Greenwing! They're amazing!

[NomadFyre]

That is one chill bird with all the movement and noise going on right behind him

[jvp]

When compared to a french bulldog that goes for $4000, has loads of health issues, and lives around 8 years, a macaw that will outlive you for $4500 plus expenses really isn't that bad.

[ivy]

Love it :D I’ve seen a macaw that was 102. He was a blue and gold tho but still very impressive!

[SuperWeeb]

The bird shop in my area has a scarlet macaw named trouble. He has been stolen from the store 3 times. And when i was younger. He bit me on my palm, the fleshy part near my thumb. It was incredibly painful.

[blep]

Actually also they aren't noisy. They don't make alot of noise but they are loud when they do make noise. If you have an apartment I already know someone who lives in an apartment with a blue and gold macaw. I don't necessarily recommend it but if your responsible and know what your getting into. Go for it

[ShadowVulpi]

What a cute little baby. He looks so young and is so quiet! Too bad they don't stay that quiet and still once they get older!

[katniss]

When I first got my Cockatoo he was about six months old and he would rip my arms up with his claws. Now two years later and after forming an extremely close bond with him, whether flying and landing on my arm, walking on my arm or just sitting on my arm, he no longer leaves any marks or scrapes no matter how long or short his claws are. It's as if he knows just how much pressure to use not to hurt me. That is one of the many cool things I have noticed has changed over the time he has owned me.

[Sightvibrations]

You have a amazing thing going with Omar's, I haven't been there yet and this makes me want to go even more

[garnetsome]

Terrific vid. A high maintenance friend for life.

[lagunamusic]

Rescue birds aren’t guaranteed to be difficult at all. It all depends on their background. Not every rescue bird came from a bad background.

[AlienFrequency]

They're amazing birds. I could deal with the size, the cost and even the noise. The deal breaker for me is that beak. 😬

[crystalheart]

Great video on the care of one of these gorgeous birds.

[paulc]

Love your videos!!! Don't stop, they are very helpful!!

[BrianSmith-jxtd]

Oh my God I just discovered this channel you're like Clint's reptiles for birds this is awesome

[franciscocaixas]

My dream parrots is a couple of scarlet macaw

[kristalynn]

I don’t usually think of macaws as cute but rather beautiful but this one is adorable 🥰