Mastodawn

Hyacinth Macaw, 2012

Parrots are intelligent animals that need proper care and companionship or their mental state deteriorates. Sadly, many birds are surrendered to shelters when their owners become unable or unwilling to care for them.

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#macaws

Charring Auh Feb 28

At #Chaco #macaws were prized and continue to be highly valued for ceremonial purposes today.

Bruno Philipe Feb 16

Some Brazilian birds for ya.

#parakeets #macaws #canaries #birds #birbs #BirdsOfMastodon #TropicalBirds #Brazil

Charring Auh Jan 20

At #Chaco #macaws were prized and continue to be highly valued for ceremonial purposes today.

Archaeology News

Jan 5

Study shows ancient Puebloans housed macaws and parrots in great houses for ceremonial use

A study that puts into perspective the role of macaws and parrots in the social and ceremonial life of ancient Pueblo communities at Chaco Canyon, one of the most important archaeological landscapes in the U.S. Southwest...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/12/ancient-puebloans-macaws-ceremonial-use/

#archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #pueblo #zooarchaeology #macaws #chacocanyon #chacoan

Art History Animalia Dec 29

Walasse Ting (Chinese-American, 1928-2010)
Three Beauties, n.d.
Acrylic on paper
179 x 96.4 cm (70 ½ x 38 in.)
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5959444
#BirdsInArt #Parrots #Macaws