The Blue-And-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is a large South American parrot. It is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon (Xbox).
Description[]
The blue-and-yellow macaw, also known as the Blue-And-Gold Macaw, is one of eight species of Ara macaw native to Central and South America. It is one of the larger members of its family, with a body length of up to 86cm (34in) and can weigh up to 1.5kg (3lb). As its name suggests, its feathers are a vivid aqua blue on the top part of its body, with a deep-yellow underbelly. Individuals can live for up to 30 years in the wild and over twice as long in captivity.
The blue-and-yellow macaw is native to the northern and central regions of South America and can typically be found in tropical forests, woodlands and savannah. It primarily eats nuts, using its powerful beak to crack open shells and climb trees, but will also eat other food such as fruits and seeds. Pairs typically mate for life and females will lay up to three eggs, although typically only one chick survives. The blue-and-yellow macaw is not considered threatened, although like many parrot species, it is vulnerable to the pet trade.
Zoo Tycoon (Xbox)[]
The blue-and-yellow macaw is an adoptable animal in the Xbox version of Zoo Tycoon and is available in the base game. It is available for adoption at a fame rating of 6.
The blue-and-yellow macaw is a Mini-Exhibit animal and lives in the Tropical Tree exhibit, where it is compatible with other macaws.
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Trivia[]
- Although not an adoptable animal, the blue-and-yellow macaw appears in Zoo Tycoon 2 as an ambient animal that will fly over tropical rainforest maps.
- The blue-and-yellow macaw in Zoo Tycoon 2 in referred to as the Red-And-Green Macaw in its nif. This may mean that the macaw's species was changed late into development.