THE BLUE AND YELLOW MACCAW. 



FSITTACUS AHARAUNA, — CUVIER. 



PLATE 4. 



This large and interesting bird is a native of 

 the tropical regions of America, where the other 

 species of the group of which it is a member are 

 chiefly found. They are very abundantly diffused 

 through their native country, from whence many of 

 them are imported into Europe, where, on account 

 of their elegance, they are very highly esteemed. 

 This species is said scrupulously to avoid locating 

 itself among its congenerous species, and when 

 they accidentally encounter, a determined battle 

 ensues. Their notes are very similar to those of 

 the other species of the group ; but by those natives 

 who are accustomed to hear their utterance, the 

 arra of the Blue and Yellow Maccaw, from its less 

 distinct articulation, can at once be distinguished. 



These birds are quite at their ease in a domesti- 

 cated condition, and have frequently bred in France ; 

 but we are not aware of their having propagated in 

 Great Britain. 



