Hyacinth Macaw
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NameHyacinth Macaw
Common NameHyacinth Macaw
Scientific NameAnodorhynchus hyacinthinus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)122
Length (cm)100
Weight (g)1450
Plumage DetailsEntirely deep cobalt blue plumage, with bright yellow bare skin forming a ring around the eye and a crescent-shaped patch at the base of the lower mandible. The beak is large and black.
Vocalization / CallLoud, guttural squawks and screeches, often described as harsh or grating, used for communication over long distances.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatstropical and subtropical forests, palm groves, woodlands, savannas
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, primarily in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, with fragmented populations.
Identifying Featuresexceptionally large size, uniform deep cobalt blue plumage, bright yellow bare skin around eye and lower mandible, massive black beak
Description
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest flying parrot species, characterized by its striking deep blue plumage. These social birds are often seen in pairs or small family groups, foraging for palm nuts with their incredibly powerful beaks.
