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Blue and Yellow Macaw

(Ara ararauna)

Blue-and-yellow macaws are known for their bright colors, long tails and wide wingspans. The Detroit Zoo is home to one member of this species — Tuki, a rescue who moved to the Zoo in 2025. She came from the pet trade and is estimated to have hatched in 2009.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Matilda R. Wilson Free-Flight Aviary

Class: Birds

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: 81 to 86 cm (32 – 34 inches)

Weight: 995 to 1380 g (2.19 to 3 pounds)

Median life expectancy: They can live up to 50 years in both the wild and captivity, but the average lifespan is 30-35 years.

Diet: Blue and yellow macaws primarily eat seeds, nuts and fruits. At the Zoo, Tuki is provided with a specialized diet consisting of parrot pellets and a variety of fruits and vegetables. She receives seeds and nuts as treats for training or enrichment daily.