They're considered to be one of the most tropical birds. They're colorful, loyal, and lifelong companions. It's a very rare bird. Even if small, they can be loud and demanding. They need attention and toys to keep them busy.
Macaws are vigorous chewers, one of their favorite hobbies.
The adults may have blue plumage, a little darker on its back, wings, and upper side of the tail. The forehead and earcoverts are gray tinged with a little blue. They have a slight greenish tinge to their abdomen and breast with yellow eyes and dark blue legs. One of the reasons they are endangered is deforestation. In the whole world there are only 7 Spix's macaws in captivity, and one known left in the wild.