The blue-winged macaw is considered one of the most popular species of parrots that hail from South America. What makes them one of the more adored pet parrots for different kinds of owners is that they are not only beautiful to look at but they are also very interesting due to their playfulness and friendly demeanour. They are small to moderate in terms of size and are generally very sociable and prefer to spend time with their owner on a regular basis. They are also called Illiger’s macaw in honour of the German ornithologist Johann Karl Wilhelm Illiger.