The hyacinth macaw is the largest parrot in the world.
It is native to South America and lives mainly in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, where it occupies savannas, forests and palm areas.
5-10 years
100 gr
25 cm
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
It forms stable pairs and usually breeds during the rainy season. The female typically lays 1–2 eggs, which she incubates for about 28–30 days. The chicks stay with their parents for several months before becoming independent.
It is a diurnal, intelligent, and highly social bird that usually travels in pairs or small groups. It uses its powerful beak to open very hard fruits and seeds and can travel great distances in search of food.
Its main threats are habitat loss, the decline of the palm trees it depends on for food and nesting, and illegal trafficking for the pet trade. The species is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Its diet consists mainly of palm fruits and seeds, especially those of Attalea and Acrocomia. It may also consume other fruits, depending on availability.
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
