Hyacinth Macaw
Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54800218" class="extiw" title="d:Q54800218"><span title="Scottish wildlife photographer">Charles J. Sharp</span></a></bdi> (CC BY-SA 4.0)
NameHyacinth Macaw
Common NameHyacinth Macaw
Scientific NameAnodorhynchus hyacinthinus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)117
Length (cm)100
Weight (g)1500
Plumage DetailsEntirely deep cobalt blue, with a bright yellow patch of bare skin around the eye and another crescent-shaped yellow patch at the base of the lower mandible. The underside of the flight feathers is dark grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, guttural squawks and harsh, grating calls, often given in flight or when alarmed. They also produce softer gurgling sounds when interacting socially.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, savanna, woodland, palm groves
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, primarily in the Pantanal region of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, as well as parts of the eastern Amazon basin.
Identifying FeaturesLargest parrot species, Vibrant cobalt-blue plumage, Yellow bare skin around eye, Yellow crescent patch at base of lower mandible, Large, powerful black beak
Description
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest flying parrot species, known for its striking cobalt-blue plumage. These highly social birds are often seen in pairs or small flocks, flying with powerful wingbeats and communicating with loud calls.
