to fly around. According to World Parrot Trust, an enclosure for a blue-and-yellow macaw should, if possible, be at least in length. Captive macaws, kept with good diet, exercise, and veterinary care are known to have lived 60 or more years. People considering a macaw as a companion parrot must be aware of this and consider that the bird may outlive the owner. The blue-and-yellow macaw has been noted to blush its bare facial skin and fluff the feathers of its cheeks, head and nape when interacting with humans. This may be an expression of the parrot's emotional state. Gallery See also List of macaws References Further reading Doane, Bonnie Munro & Qualkinbush, Thomas (1994): My parrot, my friend : an owner's guide to parrot behavior. Howell Book House, New York. Hilty, Steven L. (2003): Birds of Venezuela. Christopher Helm, London. Forshaw, J.M. Parrots of the World. New Jersey. T.F.H. Publications Inc. 1978. External links World Parrot Trust Parrot Encyclopedia – Species Profile Blue-and-yellow macaw videos, photos & sounds on the Internet Bird Collection. blue-and-yellow macaw blue-and-yellow macaw Birds of Colombia Birds of Venezuela Birds of Brazil Birds of the Guianas Birds of the Amazon Basin Birds of the Cerrado Birds of Trinidad and Tobago Birds of the Caribbean Birds of Panama Talking birds Feral parrots Species endangered by the pet trade blue-and-yellow macaw blue-and-yellow macaw Articles containing video clips