Hyacinth Macaw
Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
The adult inhabits palm swamps, gallery forests, and open savannas of central South America, often flying strongly between feeding and roosting sites. It feeds mainly on hard palm nuts, using an exceptionally powerful beak to crack shells that many animals cannot open. Adults are social, loud, and often form long-term pairs that nest in large tree cavities or cliff holes. A notable fact is that the hyacinth macaw is the longest parrot in the world, with vivid cobalt-blue plumage and bare yellow skin around the eyes and lower bill.
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- Conservation status
- VU
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- Hyacinth Macaw