bird shopping

I am buying my first large bird, a Blue and Gold macaw(s) that is supposedly 9 months old. The owner agreed to let me see the female and male macaws in person. Are there any specific ways to tell if it’s healthy and if the age is somewhat close to what the owner claims? Please let me know.

A long time out of the house and a fist full of money later, he has new toys, new food and new treats! (my list: roudybush x2, nutri berries, bird cabob swing, foraging wheel) Photo context: enjoying a nutriberry

The only reason I bring it up is because I'm going to somehow try and trick my parents into getting me bird toys and things for my gifts lol I may or may not have a serious bird-shopping addiction....:p:laugh: