Blue-and-Gold Macaw Health Guide
Complete health profile covering disease predispositions, vital statistics, and preventive care recommendations for Blue-and-Gold Macaw.
Vital Statistics
| Lifespan | 30–70 years |
| Weight Range | 0.9–1.5 kg |
| Height Range | 81–91 cm |
Disease Predispositions (5)
Blue-and-Gold Macaw is predisposed to the following health conditions. 0 are hereditary.
| Condition | Category | Risk Level | Hereditary | Screening |
| Macaw Wasting Syndrome (Proventricular Dilatation Disease) |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Feather Destructive Behavior (Plucking) |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Sinusitis / Respiratory Disease |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Obesity / Fatty Liver Disease |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Beak Malocclusion |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
Genetic Screening
| CHIC Required Tests | Incubation: 23-28 days |