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
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

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

Where to See This Species

2 facilities · 0 individuals

千葉市動物公園 (Chibashi Doubutsu Kouen)ChibaOpened in 1985

千葉市動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical GardensAichiOpened in 1937

名古屋市東山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではVU（危急）です。

Habitat

ブラジルなどのサバンナ、湿地周辺、開けた森林。

Threats

違法捕獲
生息地の減少
ヤシ林の減少

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

違法取引の規制
営巣地と餌資源の保全
飼育下繁殖

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org

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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

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