Macaws have many different abilities, some of which include their amazing wing span, their longevity, and their ability to vocalize different sounds. Having been around a macaw and taking care of her on occasion, they are fascinating creatures that have the ability to take the sounds they hear and mimic them in the same pitch and tone as they heard. The macaw I know, Missy, is very talented and loves to vocalize. Most macaws use their vocalization abilities to communicate, mark territory, and to identify each other, if living in a flock. In addition to being able to release a loud ear piercing shriek when wanting attention, Missy is able to mimic and repeat nearly every word that is said around her, mimic a person’s laugh identically, and answer simple questions when asked. Overall, Macaws are one of few animals that are able to mimic and absorb the human language, they also display that some animals are able to understand and even communicate back what they hear. Missy is an example of a macaw that understands what is going on and she absorbs all of the communication that she hears which has made her a very smart and sassy bird.
~ Lauren Bonham ~
Reference:
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/macaw/
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