Macaws are among the most beautiful and fascinating birds in the world. With their bright feathers, intelligent minds, and ...

The macaw, named Aurora, was first surrendered to this bird rehabilitator in fall of 2022. She had been bought from a pet store as an unweaned baby and probably an illegal capture.

He didn't even have all of his feathers yet, "but he checked all the boxes," Aharonov says. He doesn't shed, he doesn't want to climb into bed with anyone, and her mother isn't allergic to him.