Hyacinth Macaw

Overview

Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots. The largest parrot in the world, entirely cobalt-blue with a yellow eye ring; a gentle giant feeding on specific palm nuts; endangered due to habitat loss and illegal trapping; an icon of the Pantanal wetlands.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anodorhynchus; binomial: Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus; authority: (Latham, 1790). Typical size: 95-100cm. Average lifespan: 30-50 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.