allowed with an export permit (plus an import permit if required by laws of the importer's country). Behavior Typically seen in pairs or, during non-breeding season, small flocks. Domestic pet behavior As a domestic pet, a yellow collared is extremely social and demands attention. It requires about three to four hours per day of interaction. When properly cared for they can live up to fifty years. Temperament Affectionate, and somewhat mischievous, the yellow-collared macaw has a reputation for being an intelligent and resourceful little parrot. They thrive on attention from their owners, and like other macaws, will seek that attention by any means necessary. They also require a large cage with many toys because they get bored easily. They can have a fairly extensive vocabulary. They can be very affectionate but unpredictable with children. This bird has been known to get aggressive without attention. Feeding Feeds on fruits, flower buds and seeds. Breeding The yellow-collared macaw nest in a hole in a tree. The eggs are white and there are usually two or three in a clutch. The female incubates the eggs for about 26 days, and the chicks fledge from the nest about 70 days after hatching. See also List of macaws References Juniper, T. & Parr, M. (1998). A Guide to the Parrots of the World. Pica Press, East Sussex. To reassign the genus of three macaws South American Classification Committee. External links Stamps (for Argentina, Bolivia) with RangeMap yellow-collared macaw photo gallery VIREO Yellow-collared macaw at Cornell's NeotropicalBirds golden-collared macaw Birds of Bolivia Birds of Brazil Birds of the Cerrado Birds of the Pantanal golden-collared macaw golden-collared macaw