Meet Merlin
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Common Name: Blue and Gold Macaw
Scientific Name: Ara ararauna
Birth Date: Estimated Birth 1981
Defining Trait: Almost three feet long/strong beak/bare facial patch with thin line of black feathers that has a unique pattern/loud/intelligent/show-off/playful/affectionate/sense of humor and a love of mischief
My Story: Merlin was born in 1981. After Merlin’s mate died, his owner felt that Merlin needed the companionship of other birds, so brought him to DRC in 1992. He has since formed a strong bond with Rainbow. He sometimes talks, saying “Hello” and “Arthur.”
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