Macaws are exuberant and vibrantly colored members of the parrot family. These intelligent and social birds are generally quite active and love to have plenty of toys to play with. This in-depth guide discusses the nine species of macaws available in the pet trade, as well as various hybrids. Both the mini-macaws and the full-size macaws are covered. Essential topics like proper socialization, solving problem behaviors, talking, and trick training are thoroughly covered in the extensive training chapter.