The Macaw

By Ashleigh Linkhorn

Where does the Macaw come from?

• The Macaw is originally from Mexico, Central and South America.

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What does the Macaw eat?

• The Macaw eats a variety of food including seeds, nuts, fruits, palm fruits, leaves, flowers, and stems.

How long do they live?

• You may have heard bird lovers mention that the Macaw can live for nearly 100 years as a pet. But only up to 60 years in the wild.

How big is the Macaw? • Macaws come in a variety of

sizes.• They can weigh up to 1.7 kg.• Can be up to 1metre long

from beak to tail.• Can have a wingspan of up

to 1.5 metres. • They are the largest member

of the parrot family.

The Macaw’s Beak

• The Macaw’s large, powerful beak can easily crack nuts and seeds. Their dry scaly tongue has a bone inside it that they use for tapping into fruits.

Why is the Macaw colourful?

• The Macaw colouring is suited to life in Central and South American rain forests greenery, colourful fruits and flowers.

The Best McCaw

• Richard Hugh McCaw• 32 years old• Height 187 cm• Weight 106 kg• World cup winning

All Black captain.

Question Time• Where does the Macaw come from?• Mexico, Central and South America.

• Is the Macaws tongue smooth?• No. It’s scaly.

• Does the Macaw eat KFC and McDonalds?• Definitely not! Fruit, Flowers, Seeds, Nuts and Stems.

• How many years can a Macaw live for?• 80+

• What is Richie McCaws middle name?• Hugh

• Thank you for watching my presentation. I hope you learnt something about the Macaw.