are you a first time bird owner? if so, DO NOT get a macaw! they need tons of attention, lots of care, and if it bites you, you have to be in charge. if you get the least bit scared of it, it will take advantage of you. they can break bones! this is not to say they arent wondeful birds, but they take a lot of experience. when cared for correctly, they can be loving and wonderful pets!