Catalina Macaw
Jack-Jack joined The Zoo in 2010. She was thought to be a male for many years until she laid an egg! She is a very animated bird and loves peanuts and singing upside down in the rain.
Scientific name
Ara ararauna x Ara macao (Hybrid of blue and gold macaw and scarlet macaw)
Lifespan
Over 70 years
Range
Mexico, Central America, South America
Diet
Macaws eat fruits, nuts, seeds, and plants.
Social Structure
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Threats in the Wild
Being a hybrid, the Catalina macaw occurs most frequently under human care. Few individuals exist in the wild.
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