Starlight Macaw

The Starlight Macaw is a hybrid macaw whose parents are a Scarlet Macaw and a Miligold Macaw. One of its parents, the Scarlet Macaw, is a species of naturally occurring macaws while the other, the Miligold Macaw, is also a hybrid macaw. Hybrid macaws are bred for color, and this bird demonstrates some very strong color influences from its parentage. Because hybrid macaws are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father's have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring's coloration and overall appearance. The Starlight Macaw pictured above has a Scarlet Macaw father and a Miligold mother. The Starlight Macaw is a second generation hybrid macaw and was developed from these crossings: •1st - Blue and Gold Macaw crossed with a Military Macaw = Miligold Macaw • 2nd - Miligold Macaw crossed with a Scarlet Macaw = Harligold Macaw. One of the Starlight's parents, the Miligold Macaw (which is a cross of the Military Macaw and Blue and Gold Macaw) is a hybrid macaw that is a good natured beauty. The MIligold's Blue and Gold parent is a very popular macaw, known for its sweet nature and talking ability. Its other parent, the Military Macaw is also a favorite pet because of its good temperament, intelligence and trainability. The wonderful attributes of the Miligold make it a great parent for the Starlight Macaw. Crossing the gorgeous Miligold Macaw with the fiery Scarlet Macaw brings a strong vibrant red coloration into the mix. Because of its beauty, the Scarlet Macaw is one of the most highly favored macaws. This sweet though independent tempered bird has been the best known South American parrot for over 100 years. The Starlight Macaw inherits all beautiful coloring of its parentage, as well as a composite of their personalities. "Cross between a Miligold female and a Scarlet male. Wonderful, sweet dispsition. More dark orange to red than a Catalina"... Sherry M. Glaser The behavior and temperament of hybrid macaws are more unpredictable and uncertain than the coloration. Starlight Macaws are a hybrid parrot that is very colorful with the intelligence and temperament of its parents. The Starlight should be quite trainable, learning to talk and do tricks. This macaw can be a very affectionate, inquisitive, and fun companion, but may also have inherited a strong personality. As with all macaws, the Starlight Macaw will require good socialization and a firm consistent hand in training, especially as it matures. See hybrid information, breeding combinations, and photos of hybrid macaws on the Hybrid Macaws page.