Indy the One-Winged Catablu Macaw

Indy the One-Winged Catablu Macaw Hi, I’m Indy- a young Catablu Macaw. Now we live in Iowa. Follow my page to learn more!

Born in South Florida, my parents severely injured me when I hatched 😢 I was sent to Palm Beach Parrot Rescue to recover & after 5 months, I was adopted by my family.

Sunday Funnies courtesy of Amelia, Indy and ChatGPT
05/17/2026

Sunday Funnies courtesy of Amelia, Indy and ChatGPT

Indy spent some time in the sun on Captain Crabby
05/01/2026

Indy spent some time in the sun on Captain Crabby

Wasn’t sure I’d get a good picture of them this morning because they were so close to my face, but Indy and Suge were so...
04/18/2026

Wasn’t sure I’d get a good picture of them this morning because they were so close to my face, but Indy and Suge were so cute together this morning ❤️

04/15/2026

Bathing Method #2: Indy’s preferred method is in the SHOWER! He looks like the most colorful wet chicken you’ve ever seen!

04/15/2026

Bathing Method #1: The Mist (Indy flops around whenever he bathes - due to excitement/lack of balance).
My husband made the stand he is on. It is usually in his cage, but it can also be used as a perch in a wagon stroller as well.

04/14/2026

Indy’s first night at our home and he was already making content videos for our personal page. He settled in well which gave us peace of mind.

Indy says, “Hello, and welcome to his new followers!” He told me he is so excited to have his very own page to...
04/13/2026

Indy says, “Hello, and welcome to his new followers!” He told me he is so excited to have his very own page to share his journey with you all!
In less than 24 hours, we have amassed 36 followers and over 1,500 views!

When we adopted Indy, I hoped I could care for him and allow him to live the life he deserved given his handicaps (missi...
04/13/2026

When we adopted Indy, I hoped I could care for him and allow him to live the life he deserved given his handicaps (missing majority of his left wing and lack of function in one foot).

I never imagined that I’d be the one needing saved and that Indy would be the one to do it.

I went through a very rough time mentally before moving back to Iowa, and am currently struggling again. Indy is my ESA, and has gotten me through a lot of my low-lows thankfully because he is so sweet with me and likes to cuddle.

(p.s. I do not advocate just anyone rescuing animals or birds. It requires a lot of research, time, energy, and money. Indy being handicapped also increases those necessary requirements. If you have mental health needs, I also do not advocate adopting an animals. Please speak with a doctor/psychiatrist.
p.s.s. This post and page is not to discuss or argue the necessity for mental health screenings or providers. Just about Indy and the benefit she has provided to me ❤️).

04/13/2026

Chatty Kathy aka Indy.

04/13/2026

At 21 months of age, Indy is what I would consider an adolescent/teen talker. Here is a day recently where he was a pretty talkative.

Most Macaws learn to mimic words and sounds between the ages of 3 to 6 months. Around 1 year, words become more clear and distinct, and they may even say short phrases. Larger parrots like the Macaw tend to speak later in age (2-4 years) compared to smaller parrot species.
Spending time with your Macaw can potentially improve speaking as it helps with mimicking, repetition, and can expand the bird’s vocabulary.
Often, Macaws talk out of boredom or excitement - as for Indy, he may say an occasional word here or there and other times he full of non-stop phrases (usually when we are out of the room).
Lastly, it’s thought that males speak more often and better than their female companions. Unfortunately, Macaws do not have the same vocabulary and speaking capabilities compared to smaller parrots, such as the African Grey or Amazons.
I hope that over the next year or two, we can continue to work on the growth of Indy’s speaking skills.

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Cedar Rapids, IA

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