Hyacinth Macaw
NameHyacinth Macaw
Common NameHyacinth Macaw
Scientific NameAnodorhynchus hyacinthinus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)122
Length (cm)97.5
Weight (g)1450
Plumage DetailsEntirely vibrant cobalt blue plumage, with bright yellow bare skin patches around the eyes and a distinctive yellow crescent-shaped patch at the base of the lower mandible. The underside of the flight feathers and tail are darker.
Vocalization / CallLoud, guttural squawks and screeches, often described as harsh and resonant. They also produce softer clucking sounds when communicating within a group.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatspalm savannas, woodlands, gallery forests, swamps
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeCentral and eastern South America, primarily in the Pantanal region of Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northeastern Paraguay.
Identifying Featureslarge size, vibrant cobalt blue plumage, yellow bare skin around eyes, yellow bare skin at base of lower mandible, powerful black beak
Description
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest flying parrot species, characterized by its striking cobalt blue plumage and powerful black beak. These social birds are often seen in pairs or small family groups, using their strong beaks to crack open hard nuts and seeds.
