Hyacinth Macaw
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NameHyacinth Macaw
Common NameHyacinth Macaw
Scientific NameAnodorhynchus hyacinthinus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)120
Length (cm)100
Weight (g)1500
Plumage DetailsEntirely deep cobalt blue plumage, with bright yellow bare skin around the eyes and a crescent-shaped patch of yellow bare skin at the base of the lower mandible. The underside of the tail feathers is dark grey.
Vocalization / CallLoud, guttural squawks and screeches, often described as a 'kraaa-aaa' sound, which can carry over long distances.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, palm savannas, woodlands, gallery forests
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, primarily in Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northeastern Paraguay.
Identifying Featureslarge size, deep blue plumage, yellow eye-ring, yellow patch at base of lower mandible, powerful black beak
Description
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest flying parrot species, characterized by its striking deep cobalt blue plumage. These highly social birds are known for their powerful beaks, which they use to crack open hard nuts, and their loud, distinctive calls.
