Red-shouldered Macaw (Hahn’s Macaw) as a pet
Diopsittaca nobilis
In short
This species may suit you if you can live with noise level ‘loud’ and can care for the bird for up to about 40 years [S95, S102]. Biggest trade-off: the noise (class ‘loud’) [S95, S102]. The perfect parrot doesn’t exist: a species profile is no guarantee about your bird.
This information was compiled with AI from public sources and may contain errors. Always check legal rules with the competent authority. Not buying, veterinary or legal advice.
Talking
‘An excellent talker that can be taught many tricks’ (secondary source) [S102].
Noise
‘A noisy bird that is not suitable for apartment living’ (secondary source) [S102]; WPT: shrill, repetitive calls in short bursts [S95]. Relative, not a measurement.
Lifespan
WPT: 25–40 years in captivity [S95]; secondary source the same [S102].
Space
WPT: birds kept in smaller cages should have access for part of the year to an enclosure at least 15 m long; keeping them permanently indoors is not recommended [S95]. No floor area per pair, so the space class remains unknown.
Suitable for beginners?
No statement about beginners read. WPT (S95) and Wikipedia (S102) checked on 27/9/2026: no explicit statement about experience.
Costs
No comparable source for annual costs found.
Paperwork and rules in Belgium
EU Annex B (CITES II). Ask the seller for proof of legal origin (invoice, transfer declaration; EU model recommended) and keep it [S40]. According to the FPS, anyone who buys, sells or breeds these birds keeps a register of arrivals and departures and keeps it for at least 5 years [S39]. Status as of 27 September 2026; check the current rules for your bird with the Belgian FPS Public Health [S39].
Adoption and availability
Not seen on the rescue pages we read.
What you have to accept
- Noise class ‘loud’: only choose this species if your home situation can handle it [S95, S102].
- Still unknown in the sources: space class, suitability for beginners and annual cost. That is not a ‘yes’.
- Talking is a possibility, not a promise: a species profile never predicts an individual bird [S102].
- EU Annex B: ask the seller for proof of legal origin and keep it [S40].
Compare with
Monk Parakeet: a similar profile on the known criteria.
Monk Parakeet · Compare with Monk ParakeetBlack-headed Caique: a similar profile on the known criteria.
Black-headed Caique · Compare with Black-headed CaiqueAlexandrine Parakeet: seen at a rescue [S70, S71].
Alexandrine Parakeet · Compare with Alexandrine Parakeet
Source basis
Conservation organisation (WPT) + secondary source
Guideline sizes, costs and adoption listings come from Flemish sources; different rules may apply in Brussels and Wallonia. Foreign housing rules are not Belgian rules.
Sources
- S39 · FOD Volksgezondheid — CITES-regels: Papegaaien · read 2026-09-24
- S40 · FOD Volksgezondheid — Beschermde soorten bezitten · read 2026-09-19
- S70 · adopteereendier.be (Vlaamse overheid) — asielpagina Nally's Papegaaien Opvang · read 2026-09-19
- S71 · adopteereendier.be — Volièrevogels · read 2026-09-19
- S95 · World Parrot Trust — Parrot Encyclopedia: Red-shouldered Macaw · read 2026-09-27
- S102 · Wikipedia — Red-shouldered macaw · read 2026-09-27
Sources checked as of:
Frequently asked questions
Which papers do you need for the Red-shouldered Macaw (Hahn’s Macaw) in Belgium?
EU Annex B (CITES II). Ask the seller for proof of legal origin (invoice, transfer declaration; EU model recommended) and keep it. According to the FPS, anyone who buys, sells or breeds these birds keeps a register of arrivals and departures and keeps it for at least 5 years. Status as of 27 September 2026; check the current rules for your bird with the Belgian FPS Public Health.
How long does the Red-shouldered Macaw (Hahn’s Macaw) live?
WPT: 25–40 years in captivity; secondary source the same.
How loud is the Red-shouldered Macaw (Hahn’s Macaw)?
‘A noisy bird that is not suitable for apartment living’ (secondary source); WPT: shrill, repetitive calls in short bursts. Relative, not a measurement.
Can the Red-shouldered Macaw (Hahn’s Macaw) learn to talk?
‘An excellent talker that can be taught many tricks’ (secondary source).
How much space does the Red-shouldered Macaw (Hahn’s Macaw) need?
WPT: birds kept in smaller cages should have access for part of the year to an enclosure at least 15 m long; keeping them permanently indoors is not recommended. No floor area per pair, so the space class remains unknown.
What does the Red-shouldered Macaw (Hahn’s Macaw) cost per year?
No comparable source for annual costs found.