Illiger's Macaw birds

Behavior/Health Concerns:  Illiger’s macaws require more fat in their diet than other parrots, so provide a healthy diet that consists of pellets, fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. They are prolific chewers and are susceptible to overgrown beaks, so provide plenty of hard toys for them to chew on. They are also susceptible to papillomas, proventricular dilatation disease (PDD), polyomavirus, psittacosis and vitamin-A sensitivity. Not enough stimulation, interaction and exercise can lead to behavior difficulties. Provide your mini macaw with the largest cage possible, rotate toys often and provide plenty out-of-the-cage time to reduce any behavior problems. Illiger’s macaws tend to be noisy when surrounded by a loud environment.