The green-winged macaw (Ara chloropterus) is known for strong family bonds and elaborate parental care. Both males and females participate in raising offspring. Incubation lasts about 28 days, after which chicks hatch.
For approximately the first three months, chicks are completely dependent on their parents. Both parents incubate eggs and provide food. The male typically roosts in the nest while the female forages and brings back regurgitated food.
As chicks grow, parents spend more time away, encouraging independence. This gradual process lasts about 10 to 12 months, by which time juveniles are fully fledged and capable of finding food on their own. Even after fledging, young macaws may remain with their parents, forming family groups within flocks that provide support and protection.