The Hyacinth Macaw

Also known as Hyacinthine Macaw, is a parrot well-known around the world for its exuberant beauty and its high capacity of domestication. The Hyacinth comes from the parrot family and is native of South America, specifically jungles areas of Brazil, Bolivia, and Northern Paraguay.

The primary characteristic of the Hyacinth Macaw is that its feathers are entirely blue all over its body. Its beak is black, and the strongest of all the parrots. It has a yellow stripe at the junction with its head, and its eyes are also lined with a bright color. They can grow reaching a length of 70 to 100 centimeters long from the top of its head to the tip of the tail, and it can weigh up to 1.5 to 1.7 kilos. Another impressive quality of this bird is that its flight may reach up to 800 meters high from the sea level.

The main diet is based in hard-shell nuts, fruits like coconut, mango, papaya, guava, berries, flowers and leaves. The Hyacinthine Macaw also tends to nest in tree bark, and occasionally, it eats clay to regulate the amount of oxidants it gets from the fruits.

It’s very important to keep the Hyacinth accompanied by an opposite sex macaw, and is strongly recommend to keep the cage, accessories, and toys very clean in order to avoid the growth of bacteria and parasites that can be harmful for its health.

The Hyacinthine Macaw is a great companion because it’s an intelligent animal. It has the ability to speak if well taught, and also has an incredible memory, showing sometimes the capacity of reasoning. As long as the owner gives the bird the best living conditions, the Hyacinth can live until 60 years old. Today this bird is considered to be an endangered species.