Can macaw parrots contract certain diseases?
Macaws can contract a few common diseases in particular. Aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused by molds. It often results from poor hygiene in the cage or food storage. Macaws infected with this will have labored breathing and some rasping. Psittacosis is also prevalent. This comes from an infection of Chlamydophila, and infected birds don’t always display symptoms.
