Buyer question
Is a Severe Macaw parrot good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Severe Macaw parrot 3 out of 5 for beginners (mini macaw, big voice).
Source: the Severe Macaw parrot page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Severe Macaw parrot in the Animal Library
The detail
The severe, or chestnut-fronted, macaw is a mini macaw from northern South America, roughly the size of a large conure. It is bold, playful and loud, a good fit for keepers who want a macaw personality in less space.
- Best fit
- Experienced small-parrot keepers
What to weigh
A severe macaw is loud, can be nippy, and lives for decades. It needs plenty of chewing and foraging to stay out of trouble.