Popular companion bird (5)

I believe the answer is:

macaw

(Other definitions for macaw that I've seen before include "New World parrot" , "Type of parrot" , "Tropical parrot" , "Long-tailed American parrot" , "Largest parrot" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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