Nutritional Requirements
Joanne Abramson
The nutritional requirements of macaws is discussed in depth. Information on their diet in the wild as well as suggested diets in captivity are provided. Comparisons of handfeeding and pellet diets are also included. Functional anatomy (variations in head and beak anatomy) as it pertains to their diet. Four extensively detailed tables of nutritional analysis including nuts and seeds, fruits, legumes, and vegetables.
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