One the most famous parrot species, the blue and gold macaw is a very popular bird in aviculture due to its intelligence, social personality, and ability to talk with a large vocabulary. Keep in mind, macaws should only be owned by experienced bird owners! History: Despite their pleasant disposition and beautiful plumage, blue and gold macaws should only be kept as pets by experienced bird owners. Not only are they very large birds that require lots of free space or an enormous enclosure, but they need lots of attention and intellectual stimulation. If you're interested in eventually owning one of these magnificent feathered friends, learn a little more about them first with our blue and gold macaw figurine! Scientific Name: Ara ararauna Characteristics: With a proclivity towards speaking and the ability to learn a wide range of words, there's no end to the conversations you and this blue and gold macaw will have! Size: At 4.5 inches long and 3.5 inches wide.