Was just wondering if any one else here has a hybrid macaw?
Baby is a Miligold.

MILIGOLD MACAW


Gentle and affectionate personality!

Hybrid macaws will inherit the personalities of both the parents. In the case of a Miligold Macaw this can make for a sweet, fairly even tempered bird.

Scientific name: hybrid, (Cross between Ara ararauna and Ara militaris).
Description:
Miligold Macaws, being a cross between a Blue and Gold Macaw and a Military Macaw, can have a very pleasing coloration. Both parents of the Miligold Macaw contribute to the striking colors of their offspring, though the father's have the dominant gene. Some of the characteristics seen in this bird are the blues of the Blue and Gold being tempered on the Miligold to a greener aquamarine, with the outer wings retaining blue flight feathers. The head can resemble the coloring of the blue and gold, though with more greens.
It can also have the red lore of the Military Macaw. The best way to be certain which bird is the father, however, is to ask at the time of purchase.
A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat.
Distribution: These birds are not found in the wild.

The Miligold Macaw is a full sized macaw; however, they will tend to be on the smaller side due to their Military Macaw parentage. Lengths can range from 27" up to 34" (70 - 86 cm).

They don't exist in the wild. In captivity they socialize and bond closely with one person but do well in a family situation also.
Breeding/Reproduction:
This is a hybrid and it use to be that they were generally not bred, however the breeding of hybrids is becoming more common. Hybrids are known to be sterile but not always.
Availability:
This bird is only occasionally available. There are more and more breeders however and they are becoming more common.

I have done research on other hybrids if anyone needs info.

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I DO!!! I have a Shamrock - CALVIN!!! Check out how handsome he is by looking to the upper left hand corner of this post.

He's a cross between a Scarlet and a Military.

That is funny. Mine is a cross between a B&G and a Military.
Aren't their colors fabulous? (hybrids)

They are, but unfortunately they are frowned upon by many breeders. Calvin was a rescue, although we do sell them at the store.

I feel that, as long as the birds are not on the endangered species list, or even close to being on the list, it's okay. In NJ, they are illegal to breed but you are permitted to sell them.

I have a Ruby = Scarlet/Greenwing Hybrid, and in the next month My Calico (military GW cross) should be heading home after a "vacation" at Aunt Tammys. LOL

I know there is much controvercy on breeding of hybrids. Mine is also a rescue.

We have a rehomed Ruby. She is a doll!

They are all so beautiful. Most hybrids are steril anyway. My Baby has laid eggs though (not fertil)

We have two hybrid macaws, Lilly is a Ruby macaw, and Maxie is a Emerald macaw.

Wow! They are both beautiful. I love the coloring on the emeralds.