Noble's Macaw       Noble's macaws are the smallest of all the macaws and only measure around 10-11". Great little talkers, they are often confused with the Hahn's macaws. The difference is only a few inches in length and the color variation on feet and beaks, but the largest difference is in the personality. Both the Hahns and the Nobles are quite good at speaking, know what they are saying and how to use what they say when they mean it. The Nobles by far are a milder mannered pet and can be a bird that young children can hold, if socialized well when young. The Hahn's, though delightful, can be a tad nippy after age one, so I would not suggest them for young children.      But they are a real must if you like to laugh. They love to bounce, to roll around on top of or under a sock rolled into a ball or a waffle ball. They will nudge it and kick it just like children playing with a soccer ball. They can quite easily learn tricks and love to show off and giggle a lot, as well as give loud kisses.      Both Nobles and Hahns interact well and get along with other species (supervised). One of our fondest photos is a picture with a pair of Noble macaws fast asleep under the wings of a young Blue and Gold Macaw. Later on one of these chicks helped rear a scarlet macaw and they have remained "best friends" and can often be heard talking and asking " How are you?" and the reply just as it always has been "I gonna get you" followed by a bunch of giggles. WONDERFUL, delightful and a real must...everyone deserves at least one! Some have been reported to be a little loud, but we have never found them to be a problem.      You want a Macaw. You've spent some time looking at the various types and you've read as much as you could gather on their traits and habits. You like what you've heard and seen. But, sadly, you don't have the room or the money to afford one yet, and the possible noise level has you a little concerned.      Don't give up - have you looked into the Mini Macaws! Mini Macaws raised as hand-fed babies share the inquisitiveness and intelligence of the larger Macaws, and, can be great comics and better talkers. These birds can entertain themselves within consistent boundaries, but also thrive on happy, playful interaction with their human flocks. These birds are sometimes passed by because they are not big or brightly colored, but their personalities are as big and bright as their larger cousins. Often, at bird shows, you will see a crowd gathered in front of a Mini Macaw's cage enjoying both their antics and conversation. Any "Mini" owner will be delighted to tell you story after story about these wonderful birdies.