Animal Behavior: The green-winged macaw is among the largest macaw species. Its large beak can be intimidating, but this macaw has a reputation as a gentle giant. The green wing can talk, but is not known to be a chatterbox instead, an owner can expect intermittent screaming, which is quite loud, but not persistent, that is, if the bird is being cared for properly.

Eating Habits: Its wild diet in the tropical lowlands is much the same as that of the blue & gold's, including fruit, seeds, berries, and nuts. The green-winged macaw also feeds at the famous "clay cliffs" known for their high mineral content said to neutralize toxins.

Range: This big beauty hails from regions in Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Guyana, Brazil, Peru, Suriname, French Guiana, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia, and covers roughly the same area as the blue-and-gold macaw.

Conservation Efforts: The green wing is not endangered at this time.

Animal Facts: The green wing has, not surprisingly, a band of forest-green at the center of its wings below the green is a bright turquoise and above is a cherry-red that extends up and over the whole of the bird&rsquos body and head the flights are dark blue and the tail is very long and is comprised of blue and red feathers. The beak has a black lower mandible and a horn-colored upper mandible and is formidable in size, able to crack difficult nuts with ease.