Miligold Macaw

Family: Psittacidae
Scientific name: hybrid, (Cross between Ara ararauna and Ara militaris).

Description:
Miligold Macaws, being a cross between a Blue and Gold Macaw and a Military Macaw, can have a very pleasing coloration. Both parents of the Miligold Macaw contribute to the striking colors of their offspring, though the father's have the dominant gene and this will influence their final appearance.
Some of the characteristics seen in this bird are the blues of the Blue and Gold being tempered on the Miligold to a more greener aquamarine, with the outer wings retaining blue flight feathers. The head can resemble the coloring of the blue and gold, though with more greens. It can also have the the red lore of the Military Macaw.
The best way to be certain which bird is the father, however, is to ask at the time you obtain your bird.

Care and feeding:
A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat.

Distribution: These birds are not found in the wild.

Size - Weight:
The Miligold Macaw is a full sized macaw, however they will tend to be on the smaller side due to their Military Macaw parentage. Lengths can range from 27" up to 34" (70 - 86 cm).

Social Behaviors:
They don't exist in the wild. In captivity they socialize and bond closely with one person but do well in a family situation also

Breeding/Reproduction:
This is a hybrid and it use to be that they were generally not bred, however the breeding of hybrids is becoming more common.