Catalina Macaw

Average Lifespan: 60+ years

Sexing: Sexing these birds requires a DNA test, as they are not sexually dimorphic and you cannot tell the sex just by looking at them.

Origin: Catalina Macaws are only produced in captivity, by crossing a Blue and Gold Macaw with a Scarlet Macaw. Therefore, they originate in the homes of bird breeders around the world.

Trainability: Catalina macaws are popular because they are affectionate, intelligent birds that readily bond with their owners. Although they may have some high-strung tendencies in their personality from their scarlet macaw parent, this trait is generally subdued by their overall friendliness. They love attention and thrive on it, and can learn a great deal of phrases. The beautifully colored catalina macaw is quite easy to find in aviculture.

Like all macaws, whether naturally occurring species or hybrids, the catalina macaw needs consistent socialization and training to make it a well-behaved pet. Although it may tend to be a one-person bird, with enough socialization, the catalina macaw tends to enjoy interacting with multiple family members. Because they are very large, they need a sufficiently large cage with plenty of toys to stay engaged with, as well as a great deal of outside-of-cage time to exercise and interact with their family. Like other macaws, this hybrid macaw can have the personality traits of a toddler, including temper tantrums, so patient, consistent behavior training is important.

Pricing: Catalina Macaws can be somewhat pricy, depending on your budget. Feel free to call our store at (954) 725-0088 for pricing and availability.

Minimum cage requirement is 30″ x 40″ x 66″ with 1″ – 1 1/4″ bar spacing, 5mm bar thickness minimum. Stainless steel cages are recommended due to their great beak strength.

Health Guarantee of Our Birds

We have the strongest bird guarantee in the country, and more importantly, we stand behind our guarantee. The guarantee is simple: We guarantee that we are selling you a perfectly healthy bird. To verify that guarantee, within five days you need to go to an Avian Vet and get any and all testing you prefer to do on your bird, at your expense. We can guide you as to the tests we suggest. If the results are not perfect but the bird can be easily treated, then we pay for all medications and all treatment. If the results are unacceptable then we either replace your bird or refund 100% of the purchase price of your bird, at our option.

Bird Guarantee only lasts for the first five days

Since we have 100% control over the bird’s environment at our store, but have no control over the bird once it leaves, we can only guarantee the bird for the first five days. We guarantee that when the bird leaves the store that it has been properly socialized, and that it is 100% healthy. Your new bird has been given an excellent start here at Golden Cockatoo, and it is now your responsibility to properly care for your bird. We are always here to help you take the best care of your bird with the biggest variety and best quality bird products available in the world.

Lifetime Guarantee on our Birds

We guarantee that if during your lifetime, you are no longer able to properly care for your bird, or give your bird the attention it need’s, we will accept the bird back on consignment and will find another great home for your bird. We do take a 40% commission and charge a nominal daily fee to feed and clean, but you can rest assured that you always have a place for your bird should the need arise. We are the only store in Florida to offer this guarantee as of the year 2000.