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Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)

Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)

Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)


Class: Aves
Family: Psittacidae
Common Name: Hyacinth Macaw
Genus: Anodorhynchus
Species Name: hyacinthinus

About The Hyacinth Macaw

Hyacinth macaws are the largest parrots in the world, reaching a massive 100 cm in length (4). They have striking cobalt blue feathers, contrasting with the bare yellow eye ring and yellow patch of skin next to the lower bill (4). The tail is particularly long (2), and the powerful black bill is deeply curved and pointed (4).

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Trips Where Observed

Brazil

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Sites Where Observed

Location
Date
Notes
7/15/2011
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)

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