Ashleigh's macaw aal

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The Macaw By Ashleigh Linkhorn

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The Macaw

By Ashleigh Linkhorn

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Where does the Macaw come from?

• The Macaw is originally from Mexico, Central and South America.

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What does the Macaw eat?

• The Macaw eats a variety of food including seeds, nuts, fruits, palm fruits, leaves, flowers, and stems.

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How long do they live?

• You may have heard bird lovers mention that the Macaw can live for nearly 100 years as a pet. But only up to 60 years in the wild.

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How big is the Macaw? • Macaws come in a variety of

sizes.• They can weigh up to 1.7 kg.• Can be up to 1metre long

from beak to tail.• Can have a wingspan of up

to 1.5 metres. • They are the largest member

of the parrot family.

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The Macaw’s Beak

• The Macaw’s large, powerful beak can easily crack nuts and seeds. Their dry scaly tongue has a bone inside it that they use for tapping into fruits.

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Why is the Macaw colourful?

• The Macaw colouring is suited to life in Central and South American rain forests greenery, colourful fruits and flowers.

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The Best McCaw

• Richard Hugh McCaw• 32 years old• Height 187 cm• Weight 106 kg• World cup winning

All Black captain.

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Question Time• Where does the Macaw come from?• Mexico, Central and South America.

• Is the Macaws tongue smooth?• No. It’s scaly.

• Does the Macaw eat KFC and McDonalds?• Definitely not! Fruit, Flowers, Seeds, Nuts and Stems.

• How many years can a Macaw live for?• 80+

• What is Richie McCaws middle name?• Hugh

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• Thank you for watching my presentation. I hope you learnt something about the Macaw.