This combination has created the much sought-after Catalina macaw, with its bright coloration and charming personality.

[1] Catalina macaws generally weigh 2–3 pounds (0.9–1.4 kg) and can reach up to 35 inches (89 cm) in length from the beak to the tip of the tail feathers.

The chest, abdomen, and back are usually orange or yellowish with greens and blues on the wings, with the coloration most strongly influenced by the father's genes.

Psittacofulvins are the pigment responsible for the bright red, orange, and yellow colors.

[8] The Catalina macaw is loud because it is very social and likes to interact with other people and other birds.

Their screams have been registered to reach 100–106 decibels,[9] comparable to a live rock concert or a jackhammer.

These yells progressively become louder in captive Catalina macaw with long periods of separation.

[9] Therefore, Catalina macaws are not recommended for people who live in apartment buildings or are frequently away.

Since macaws are active birds, they need lots of food rich in oils and calories to meet their needs.

[8] Fruits that are good to feed include apples, pears, plums, cherries, grapes, bananas, mangoes, papayas, and berries.

Vegetables that are good to feed include carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and leafy greens.

All macaws are sexually monomorphic, making it difficult to distinguish a male from a female without genetic testing.

These second-generation hybrids[1] include: Like most macaws, the Catalina macaw is susceptible to various health problems: Visible signs of an illness can include weight loss, behavioral changes, excessive saliva, feathers bulges, weaknesses, respiratory symptoms, ruffled plumage, diarrhea, partially close or watery eyes.

In humans, psittacosis can manifest itself to different degrees that range from asymptomatic state, mild flu-like symptoms to severe symptoms (myocarditis, hepatitis, respiratory distress syndrome, organ failure).

Taking day-long breaks between each session might result in the macaw forgetting the progress.

Furthermore, macaws are food motivated, which makes treats an excellent learning tool.

[15] Socialization is vital for macaws to understand acceptable ways of interacting with their human flock.

Poorly socialized macaws might show signs of aggressiveness, feather picking, and neediness.

[16] Socialization paired with training is the stepping stone to raising a happy and well-rounded Catalina macaw.