Easily one of the most recognized of the large macaws due to its popularity as a pet. The Blue and Gold Macaw sports blue wings and tail, dark blue chin, golden under parts and a green forehead. Its beak is black, and very strong for crushing nuts. The naked-looking face is made up of short white feathers, turning pink in excited birds, and lined with small black feathers. Instructions written for Oil with Acrylic Conversions.