But their vision and tactile sense are excellent. Because of the wide distribution of the Blue and Gold, it is thought to be more adaptable to various environments in comparison to other macaws that are only found in localized areas. They associate in pairs, and even when large flocks are observed, paired birds are discernible as they fly close together, their wings almost touching. They are generally seen flying above the forest canopy. At the approach of danger they rise into the air screeching loudly.
Macaws live in flocks in the wild and are intensely social birds, mating for life.
In the wild their diet consists of seeds, fruits, nuts and some vegetable matter. In the zoo, they are fed commercial parrot pellets, fresh fruit, small amounts of seeds and nuts and vitamins. They lay one or two eggs. When born the young are about the size of a golf ball. They are blind, pink, naked and helpless.