Macaw Military basic information

The Military Macaw is a large parrot, though slightly smaller than some other Macaw breeds. At maturity they measure 27.5 inches (70cm) with an impressive wingspan of 13.5 - 14 inches (34.5 - 36cm). The average adult Military Macaw usually weighs anywhere from 862g to 1074g. The Military Macaw has a largely green plumage. The wings of the Military Macaw are quite impressive, with blue outer primaries and outer webbing. Olive-yellow is seen under the wing and olive bronze under the wing covets. Olive bronze is also often seen on their backs. From the back the feathers on tail are generally reddish brown on the top with blue at the tips. The underneath of the tail is olive yellow like the wing. He has bare whitish cheeks and crossed with black feathered lines. When aroused these whitish cheeks will become a darker "flesh color". The cheeks are edge with brown feathers that range from olive-brown to blackish-brown. His bare lores and forehead are red. Delicate blue tinting marks the back of their heads. They eyes of the Military Macaw possess a light yellow iris. They have a pale tipped blackish bill and gray feet. Immature Military Macaws are easy to distinguish because they possess a brown iris and lack the brilliant plumage of the mature adults.