Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Yeppoon QLD

Blue & Yellow Macaw

The Blue & Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna), also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, is a large Neotropical parrot distinguished by its predominantly blue back, light yellow to orange underparts, and a gradient of green on the top of its head. It belongs to the group of large neotropical parrots known as macaws. This species is found in a variety of habitats, including forests (especially varzea), woodlands, savannahs, and open sections of terra firme in tropical Central and South America, as well as on the Caribbean island of Trinidad.

  • / Sony A7R IV /
  • / Sony 70-200mm G Master II Lens /

Photographed using

Sony A7R IV Mirrorless Digital Camera
Sony A7R IV Mirrorless Digital Camera
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Blue & Yellow Macaw

On a recent trip to Yeppoon in Queensland, I had the pleasure of visiting Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s a fantastic place if you’re after a hands-on experience with a wide range of animals. Near the entrance, I was greeted by two Blue & Yellow Macaws perched openly, the first animals you see upon entering. They were total show-offs, and I ended up spending about an hour feeding and photographing them.

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