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)120
Length (cm)100
Weight (g)1500
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is a uniform, deep cobalt blue, appearing almost black in certain light. It features distinctive bright yellow bare skin patches around the eyes and a crescent-shaped yellow patch at the base of the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, guttural squawks and screeches, often described as a 'kra-a-a' sound, used for communication over long distances.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatspalm groves, woodland, gallery forest, savanna, semi-open areas
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, primarily in the Pantanal region of Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northeastern Paraguay.
Identifying FeaturesLargest flying parrot species, Entirely deep cobalt blue plumage, Bright yellow bare skin around the eyes, Crescent-shaped yellow patch at the base of the lower mandible, Large, powerful black beak
Description
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest flying parrot species, known for its striking cobalt blue plumage. It possesses an incredibly powerful beak, capable of cracking hard nuts, and is often seen foraging in palm groves.
