Hyacinth, Macaw

Scientific Name: Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus

Native Range: South America

The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest flying parrot species in the world and is a member of the family Psittacidae. It is characterized by its cobalt-blue plumage, long tapered tail, and bright yellow skin surrounding the eyes and base of the lower mandible. In the wild, Hyacinth Macaws inhabit various ecosystems across central and eastern South America, including the Pantanal, cerrado woodlands, and parts of the Amazon Basin. Their natural diet primarily consists of the nuts of several palm species, and they nest in tree cavities or cliff faces depending on the region.

IUCN Conservation Status: Vulnerable

At Parrot Stars, we prioritize education, welfare, and responsible parrot ownership to help ensure every bird finds and thrives in a forever home. Before taking home any parrot, we provide comprehensive guidance on proper caging and setup, positive reinforcement training, household safety, nutrition, and enrichment. Parrots in captivity are still wild animals with all their natural instincts. Your overall success and experience with any species of companion parrot is greatly impacted by positive reinforcement training. A parrot’s behavior reflects both the environment they live in and the training they receive.

All of our hand-fed babies are hatched and raised in our own breeding facility and weaned onto a diverse, high-variety diet. Our parrots are never clipped and are fully flighted.

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