Mr. Parrot
Military Macaw Ara militaris
Mr. Parrot, a hybrid mix of the Military and Buffon macaw, is estimated to have been born in 1969 and has been living at Dolphin Research Center since 1992. During the Storm of the Century in March 1993, all of the birds were relocated into the front office for safe haven. Every time the phone rang, Mr. Parrot would respond with a comical “Hello” which caused the staff to break into hysterical laughter when answering the phone. Try talking to him; he may answer in a mumbled voice.
Mr. Parrot is one of our most senior birds, and since age has decreased his eyesight, he now spends most of his time in
a modified environment indoors. He loves chewing on wood toys and eating his favorite snacks, as well as going on
outings in the sun with his trainers.
Blue and Gold Macaw Facts:
- Military macaws, as well as other parrots, are important pollinators and seed dispersers of their habitat.
- The green coloration of the Military macaw helps it camouflage in the forest and hide from predators.
