Hyacinth Macaw
NameHyacinth Macaw
Common NameHyacinth Macaw
Scientific NameAnodorhynchus hyacinthinus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)122
Length (cm)97.5
Weight (g)1450
Plumage DetailsEntirely deep cobalt blue plumage, with bare patches of bright yellow skin around the eyes and at the base of the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of loud, harsh guttural squawks and screeches, often repeated, which can carry over long distances.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatspalm savanna, woodland, tropical forest, gallery forest
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, Deep cobalt blue plumage, Yellow bare skin around eyes, Yellow bare skin 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 intelligent birds are highly social, often found in pairs or small family groups, and possess an incredibly powerful beak capable of cracking hard palm nuts.
