The large size and vibrant colours of macaws make them difficult to overlook. When they're in the mood, these social birds can make a racket, and their clownish antics are sure to draw attention.

A well-socialized macaw can be a friendly and affectionate companion, despite their large beaks, which can be intimidating. Macaws are the colossus of the parrot world.

The hyacinth macaw is the world's longest parrot, measuring nearly 40 inches from head to tail.

These parrots have a long, streamlined body with bright colors feathering that ranges from hyacinth blue to scarlet red. Some macaw species have bare patches on their faces.

Macaws have large beaks and long tail feathers. Large, curved, powerful beaks have evolved in macaws to crack open hard nuts and seeds.