# Hyacinth Macaw (*Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus*) The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot in the world, with beautiful blue feathers. It's a gentle giant and loves to munch on nuts! - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Epic - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Tropical rainforests - **Also known as:** Blue Macaw, Hyacinthine Macaw ![Hyacinth Macaw](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426654/objects/4634.jpg) ## Appearance The Hyacinth Macaw is a striking bird, known for its deep, vibrant cobalt blue plumage covering its entire body. It has distinctive bright yellow rings around its eyes and a prominent yellow crescent-shaped patch at the base of its powerful, curved black lower beak, making it visually unique. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Psittaciformes - **Family:** Psittacidae - **Genus:** Anodorhynchus ## Interesting facts - Hyacinth Macaws often bathe in muddy puddles; some think it helps remove parasites! - Their impressive tongue has a bone, acting like a specialized nut scoop! - They often digest palm nuts whole, husks and all, with a super strong gizzard! - This macaw is the longest parrot species in the entire world! ## Special abilities - **Nutcracker Beak:** Hyacinth Macaw has an incredibly powerful beak that can crack open the hardest nuts, helping them access vital food. - **Vocal Communicator:** Hyacinth Macaw can make a variety of loud squawks and calls that help them communicate across long distances. - **Acrobatic Climber:** Hyacinth Macaw can use its strong feet and beak to climb trees skillfully, helping them navigate branches and find food. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 95-100 cm - **Wingspan:** 120-140 cm - **Weight:** 1.2-1.7 kg - **Lifespan:** 50-60 years - **Speed:** 55 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 1-2 - **Incubation:** 28-30 days ## Diet & Feeding These macaws love to eat hard palm nuts, seeds, and fruits from their forest homes. - **Primary Foods:** Açaí palm nuts, Bocaiúva palm nuts, Sapucaia nuts, Brazil nuts, various fruits - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Depends on:** Babassu Palm (*Attalea speciosa*) — Main food source of nuts - **Depends on:** Coyol Palm (*Acrocomia aculeata*) — Provides essential palm nuts - **Eaten by:** [Harpy Eagle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/harpy-eagle) (*Harpia harpyja*) — Is a natural predator - **Eaten by:** Boa Constrictor (*Boa constrictor*) — Preys on eggs and chicks ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Hyacinth Macaw? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Hyacinth Macaw? 95-100 cm ### What is Hyacinth Macaw's wingspan? 120-140 cm ### How much does Hyacinth Macaw weigh? 1.2-1.7 kg ### How long does Hyacinth Macaw live? 50-60 years ### How fast can Hyacinth Macaw move? 55 km/h ### What does Hyacinth Macaw eat? These macaws love to eat hard palm nuts, seeds, and fruits from their forest homes. ### Where is Hyacinth Macaw usually found? Tropical rainforests ## Where to spot - [Tennessee Aquarium](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tennessee-aquarium) — Tennessee, US · Zoo - [Grüner Zoo Wuppertal](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/gruner-zoo-wuppertal) — Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE · Zoo - [National Aviary](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/national-aviary) — Pennsylvania, US · Zoo - [Zoo Hoyerswerda](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoo-hoyerswerda) — Sachsen, DE · Zoo - [Tierpark Bad Pyrmont](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-bad-pyrmont) — Niedersachsen, DE · Zoo - [Encontro das Águas State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/encontro-das-aguas-state-park) — BR · Park [View all places to see Hyacinth Macaw](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/hyacinth-macaw) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Hyacinth Macaw: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/hyacinth-macaw)