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 The Hyacinth Macaw's natural habitat is colored in red
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Native to the forests of central South America, the Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), or Hyacinthine Macaw, is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot species in the world, though the flightless Kakapo of New Zealand can outweigh it at up to 3. John Latham ( June 27, 1740 - February 4, 1837) was an English Physician, naturalist and Author. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Macaws are small to large often colourful New World Parrots Of the many different Psittacidae (true parrots genera, six are classified as Parrots are birds of the roughly 350 Species in 85 genera comprising the order Psittaciformes, found in most warm and tropical regions The Kakapo ( Māori: kākāpō, meaning night parrot) Strigops habroptilus (from the Greek strix, genitive 5kg. In terms of length it is larger than any other species of parrot. Their unique size, color, and markings make the all-blue Hyacinth Macaw one of the most recognized species of macaw. Their popularity as pets has taken a heavy toll on their population in the wild. Birds in captivity fetch a price of around $9,000-$12,000 US.
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Description
These birds grow to a total length of 1 m (3. Birds ( class Aves) are bipedal endothermic ( Warm-blooded) Vertebrate animals that lay eggs. 4 feet) and weigh 1. 5-2 kg (3. 3-4. 4 lb). The wingspan is 120-140 cm (48-56 in). They have a very strong beak for eating for its natural foods, which include the kernels of hard nuts and seeds. Their strong beaks are even able to crack coconuts and macadamia nuts. The Coconut Palm ( Cocos nucifera) is a member of the Family Arecaceae (palm family Macadamia is a Genus of nine Species of Flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, with a Disjunct distribution native In addition, they eat fruits and other vegetable matter. The term fruit has different meanings dependent on context and the term is not synonymous in Food preparation and Biology. Pine nuts are also one of the most popular foods. There are eight species of palm that are central to their diet. Arecaceae or Palmae (also known by the name Palmaceae, which is taxonomically invalid or commonly palm tree) the palm family is a family of Flowering
The Hyacinth Macaw has a solid blue body of feathers, similar to the color of indigo. Feathers are one of the epidermal growths that form the distinctive outer covering or Plumage, on Birds They are considered the most complex integumentary structures It has a solid black beak with bright yellow along the sides of the lower part of the beak and circling its solid dark eyes. Unlike other species of macaw, it does not have a white patch of featherless skin around the eye. The skin is the outer covering of living tissue of an animal (or plant The female and male are nearly indistinguishable, although the female is typically a bit more slender.
Reproduction
These birds nest in existing holes in trees. The clutch size is one or two eggs, although usually only one fledgling survives as the second egg hatches several days after the first, and the smaller fledgling cannot compete with the first born for food. In most Birds and Reptiles an egg ( Latin ovum) is the Zygote, resulting from Fertilization of the Ovum. Juveniles stay with their parents until they are three months old. They are mature and begin breeding at seven years of age.
Distribution and habitat
The Hyacinth Macaw survives today in three known distinct populations in South America: southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia and northeastern Paraguay. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld The Republic of Bolivia (República de Bolivia) named after Simón Bolívar, is a Landlocked country in central South America. Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay ( Spanish: República del Paraguay; Guaraní: Tetã Paraguái) is one of the only It is possible that smaller, fragmented populations occur in other areas of its range. Its habitat includes riverside tropical rain forests and palm swamps. Rainforests are Forests characterized by high Rainfall with definitions setting minimum normal annual rainfall between 1750–2000 mm (68-78 inches
Conservation
The Hyacinth Macaw is considered an endangered species due to overcollection for the cage bird trade and by the use of their feathers by the Kayapo Indians of Gorotire in southern Brazil. These Indians use the feathers to make headdresses and other baubles for the tourist trade. Also, like many other animals, their habitat is being reduced by development. Annual grass fires set by gauchos can destroy trees nests. Gaucho ( gaúcho in Portuguese, "gaucho" in Spanish) is a term commonly used to describe residents of the South American Pampas
The Minnesota Zoo with BioBrasil [1] and World Wildlife Fund[2] are involved in Hyacinth Macaw conservation. The Minnesota Zoo (formerly Minnesota Zoological Gardens) is an AZA -accredited Zoo in Apple Valley Minnesota.
Media
Pictures
 A Hyacinth macaw at Disney's Animal Kingdom |
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 At Wild Animal Park San Diego |
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Video
 Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus at Disney's Animal Kingdom |
 Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus at Disney's Animal Kingdom |
Notes
- ^ BioBrasil and the Minnesota Zoo working to save Hyacinth Macaws. Disney's Animal Kingdom is a Theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. Minnesota Zoo. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River
- ^ Brouwer, Meindert. The Hyacinth Macaw Makes a Comeback. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River
Further reading
- BirdLife International (2004). Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List) created in 1963 is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 10 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map, a brief justification of why this species is endangered, and the criteria used
- del Hoyo et al. , 1997. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 4.
- Caldas, Sergio T. and L Candiasani. 2005. Arara-Azul. DBA Dórea Books and Art, São Paulo, São Paulo.
External links
- BirdLife Species Factsheet.
- Hyacinth Macaw videos on the Internet Bird Collection
- The Blue Macaws website
- Hyacinth Macaw entry from Earlham College
- How the Hyacinth Macaw got its Markings - a folk tale
- Stamps (for Brazil--2 issues) with ~RangeMap
- Hyacinth Macaw photo gallery VIDEO
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