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macaw

/məˈkɔː/ /məˈkɑː/

Meanings

noun

Ara, Papagei

Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.

Examples :

Der Tierpfleger zeigte auf einen bunten Ara, der auf einem Ast in der Voliere saß.