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Even this, the most common big blue macaw, exists in less than 10000 birds in the wild; estimates indicate that more than 10000 bird were trapped for the pet trade between 1980 and 1987 alone. | Even this, the most common big blue macaw, exists in less than 10000 birds in the wild; estimates indicate that more than 10000 bird were trapped for the pet trade between 1980 and 1987 alone. | ||
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Tropical rain forests and palm swamps. | Tropical rain forests and palm swamps. | ||
Revision as of 21:05, 12 July 2014
- Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
Identification
100 cm and weigh 1.4-1.7 kg. Wingspan 130-150 cm
- Solid blue body
- Large black beak
- Bright yellow along the sides of the lower mandible
- Dark eyes, encircled by bright yellow
Distribution
Southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia and northeastern Paraguay.
Even this, the most common big blue macaw, exists in less than 10000 birds in the wild; estimates indicate that more than 10000 bird were trapped for the pet trade between 1980 and 1987 alone.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Tropical rain forests and palm swamps.
Behaviour
Diet
Diet includes nuts and seeds, fruits, pine nuts.
Breeding
They utilise existing tree holes for their nests. The clutch consists of 1-2 eggs.
Juveniles remain with the adults for six months. Maturity is finally attained at seven years of age.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Hyacinth Macaw. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Hyacinth_Macaw
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