At home, macaws require room to roam, which translates into large cages with space to spread their wings. "Some knowledgeable owners dedicate a 'bird room' with tile flooring, with plenty of perch ...

“If you raise an animal in a cage until it’s 2 ... for a new study with smaller birds that are more vulnerable to predation, such as the red-shouldered macaw (Diopsittaca nobilis).