From the Miami auction we bid on and brought home 12 exotic birds. Number thirteen, was a bonus bird, as the owners asked if we would be interested in giving him a new home at M.A.R.S. parrot rescue.
We have huge hearts here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary and fortunately an amazing association with Aloha Animal and bird Hospital in Eau Gallie. Our bonus bird a Buffon Macaw was in need of such specialized care.
He weighed in at 2.5 lbs, where most Macaws average 4.5 up. He is beautiful, and sweet, and we are all hoping for the best outcome possible.
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Why does this Macaw have a red face?
Macaws become pink/red in the face when they are happy and excited. Some only blush slightly. This one appears to be as jolly as Santa Claus. 😀
I'm not sure wherre you're getting your macaw weights…4.5 pounds would be over 2000 grams, and in virtually ever macaw, that would be grossly overweight. If this bired weighs in at 2.5 pounsd, or 1120 grams, he may be underweight for a Buffon's..or not, no one can tell by weight alone…but you do not want a 2 kilo macaw! My male Buffon's is 17 years old, and weighs in around 1350 grams, a good weight for him.
Judith, That was from my vet and I did ask him what the gram weight would be. Any way this bird was nothing but skin and bone and beautiful, and touched my heart.
perhaps the necropsy results will give us insight into his facial color