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Posted by KAREN2 on October 12, 2002 at 17:58:09:

In Reply to: Not a beginner....but need suggestions posted by Zim on October 10, 2002 at 18:33:18:

Greenwings are great birds but require a lor of space, time, and money (especially for toys). The biggest problem with large macaws is their size - even large macaw cages aren't big enough for them to spread their wings once you put some hanging toys in (a GW ca have a 4 foot wingspan). So a GW would have trouble being left alone for a long time just from lack of exercise. And they are loud.
You might want to consider an Amazon or mini macaw (if noise isn't a problem) or an Eclectus. All are different. Amazons and Eclectus are generally pretty independent though they still love attention, while mini macaws are a little more needy but still would be fine with you being gone during the day if they get enough attention when you're home.

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