Indigo Macaw
NameIndigo Macaw
Common NameHyacinth Macaw
Scientific NameAnodorhynchus hyacinthinus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)122
Length (cm)100
Weight (g)1450
Plumage DetailsEntirely vibrant cobalt blue plumage, with a slightly lighter shade on the underside of the wings. It features a distinctive bright yellow bare skin patch around the eye and a crescent-shaped yellow patch at the base of the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallLoud, guttural squawks and screeches, often described as a deep, throaty 'kraa-kraa-kraa' or 'rra-rra-rra', used for communication over long distances.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in three main disjunct populations in South America: southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northeastern Paraguay, typically inhabiting tropical and semi-open forests, palm groves, and seasonally flooded grasslands near rivers.
Identifying Featureslarge size, vibrant cobalt blue plumage, yellow bare skin around eye, yellow patch 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, foraging for nuts in the canopy of South American forests.
