Why is the hyacinth macaw considered special among parrots?

At about one meter in length, it is the largest species of parrot in the world.

What does the hyacinth macaw eat?

It feeds mainly on palm nuts, especially from acuri and bocaiuva palms, cracking them open with a beak strong enough to break Brazil nuts and macadamia nuts.

Is the hyacinth macaw endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and listed under CITES Appendix I, with a wild population estimated at around 6,500 birds.

Hyacinth Macawスミレコンゴウインコ

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinusVU— Vulnerable

The hyacinth macaw is the largest flying parrot species in the world, with vivid cobalt-blue plumage and bare yellow skin around the eyes and lower mandible. Native to three separate regions of Brazil and neighboring countries, it feeds almost exclusively on palm nuts, which its powerful beak can crack open. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and historical trapping for the pet trade, it is protected under CITES Appendix I.

Hyacinth Macaw (reference photo) — Photo: Charles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification: Psittaciformes / Psittacidae Source
Size: Total length 90–100 cm (the largest of the parrots)
Weight: 1.2–1.7 kg
Lifespan: Captive records of over 50 years
Diet: Herbivore Mainly the seeds of palms such as acuri and bocaiuva; its powerful bill can also crack Brazil nuts and macadamia nuts
Distribution: Endemic to South America, found in three main disjunct populations: the Pantanal region of Brazil/Bolivia/Paraguay, the cerrado of eastern Brazil, and areas along Amazonian river systems. Source
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Did You Know?

At about one meter long, it is the largest species of parrot in the world. Source
It shows limited tool use, using chewed leaves or pieces of wood to help stabilize nuts while cracking them. Source
Listed on CITES Appendix I in 1987, the species is now the focus of conservation efforts due to declining populations. Source

Where to See This Species

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 2

Chiba Zoological ParkChibaOpened in 1985

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Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical GardensAichiOpened in 1937

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

Vulnerable (VU)

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FAQ

Why is the hyacinth macaw considered special among parrots?: At about one meter in length, it is the largest species of parrot in the world. Source
What does the hyacinth macaw eat?: It feeds mainly on palm nuts, especially from acuri and bocaiuva palms, cracking them open with a beak strong enough to break Brazil nuts and macadamia nuts. Source
Is the hyacinth macaw endangered?: It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and listed under CITES Appendix I, with a wild population estimated at around 6,500 birds. Source
How many operating facilities are registered here?: Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 2 Source

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