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Why can a macaw cause trouble with neighbors?

Its scream is very loud.

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  1. Its cage must be kept outdoors
  2. It attracts wild birds to the property
  3. Its scream is very loud ✔

Why: Merck says macaws, the largest parrots, have a very loud screaming voice that can irritate neighbors. They also need a lot of exercise, time and attention.

Huh, didn't know that: Macaws can talk, but usually know fewer words than Amazon parrots or African greys.

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What do you call a macaw that yells at the TV? A loud-speaker.
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Answer: Its scream is very loud. Merck says macaws, the largest parrots, have a very loud screaming voice that can irritate neighbors. They also need a lot of exercise, time and attention.

  1. Merck Vet Manual: Choosing a Pet Bird www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/choosing-and-taking-care-of-a-pet-bird/choosing-a-pet-bird
    Screaming voice is very loud, with potential to irritate neighbors. Require a lot of exercise and a lot of time and attention.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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