Red-shouldered macaw

Hahn's macaw, a mini macaw Talking: good, with a name as the chattiest mini macaw. Noise: a loud screech, used mostly when bored or upset. Lifespan: about 30 years, sometimes more. For anyone drawn to macaws but realistic about space, the Hahn's is the honest compromise: about 12 inches long, with a macaw's attitude and a vocabulary that can reach 20 words or more. Mini macaws are quieter than their big relatives simply because they are smaller, but quieter is not quiet, and a neglected one will make itself heard. It still needs a roomy cage, plenty of toys and daily company, and small size does not make three decades a short commitment.