Blue and Gold VS. Greenwing

[MustLoveAnimals]

Could you tell me about these two Macaw species? Differentiate the two?
Personality, size, affection/cuddly, energy level, demeanor, flighty, noise/vocalization, diet, etc.

Thank you!

 

[NiRD]

It depends on the bird. I am in possession of an aggressive blue and gold that I am currently working with, but that isn't the norm. However, there is a good amount of variance in temperament from bird to bird. My advice to anybody considering adding a new bird to their home is to just spend time with a few.

 

[MustLoveAnimals]

It depends on the bird. I am in possession of an aggressive blue and gold that I am currently working with, but that isn't the norm. However, there is a good amount of variance in temperament from bird to bird. My advice to anybody considering adding a new bird to their home is to just spend time with a few.

I see. All personalities are different, same with people.
I was just wondering if there are certain personality/temperament traits each bird possesses.
I am going to be spending a lot of time with each species. I'm actually going to a Hookbill Fair tomorrow. There will be a few professionals speaking for a seminar. Can't wait!

 

[JerseyWendy]

Here ya go.

http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/40459-green-wing-b-g.html

I personally have one of each, and wouldn't want to be without either.

Both of mine are pure love bugs, both can be mischievous, both can be quite loud, both talk very well. My B&G is more flighty than my GW, and my GW is a tad bit bigger than my B&G. Both are VERY high energy birds. As for diet, they have the exact same requirements.

 

[Dinodude]

Macaws like other large birds are extremely intelligent. Each bird has its own personality. Try playing with with them a bit and see which one you like. That's what I did when I had trouble deciding between an African gray and an Eleanora cockatoo.

 

[MustLoveAnimals]

Thank you both!

 

[Mattroma]

One thing to keep in mind is that GWs tend to be bigger, and so does their beak. I've had my macaw for over a year and while I'm very comfortable handing him, seeing a greenwing's beak still makes me pause. Which ever you decide on make sure you are completely comfortable, and trepidation can lead to problems.

 

[Dinodude]

^ What he said. Having a male macaw during mating season is no fun... From what I've heard.

 

[MustLoveAnimals]

Thank you! Those huge beaks can be quite intimidating.
I'll keep this in mind.

 

[Birdman666]

^ What he said. Having a male macaw during mating season is no fun... From what I've heard.

Absolute hogwash. Unless he has a female on eggs that he is protecting.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Absolute hogwash. Unless he has a female on eggs that he is protecting.

Not true, Mark. Some male big macs "can" become quite aggressive when hormones first kick in.

Took me a while to find this thread:
http://www.parrotforums.com/macaws/34801-blue-gold-macaw-sudden-spike-aggression.html

A google search will also confirm this.