Macaws eat a varied diet including:
- Nuts: Macadamia, almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans, pistachios, cashews, and pine nuts.
- Dried fruits: Cranberries, raisins, dried plums, apricots, and dried apple bits.
- Seeds: Black oil sunflower, safflower, and hulled pumpkin seeds.
- Commercial mix: Pelleted blends such as Mazuri Parrot Food or Higgins Premium Blend.
- Produce: Carrots, celery, spinach, kale, broccoli, apples, grapes, and oranges.
- Other: Pasta, rice, beans, and cooked potatoes.