In this file photo from Aug. 21, 2002, ”Bert,” a green-winged macaw looks out from near some calabash fruit on a tree near the entrance to the former Parrot Jungle attraction in Pinecrest.

Many Blue-and-Gold and Green-Winged Macaws can live up to 80 years in captivity with proper care, diet, and stimulation. Some reports even cite macaws crossing the century mark.

Six macaws, composed of 3 green-winged macaws (Ara chloropterus, 2 females, 1 male), and 3 blue-and-gold macaws (Ara ararauna, 1 female, 2 males), ranging from 15 to 26 years of age, were used as ...