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Native to the forests of central South America, the Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) 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 3.5kg. 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. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (682x1024, 113 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Brazil Hyacinth Macaw List of birds in Brazil Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the...
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Typical Classes See below Chordates (phylum Chordata) are a group of animals that includes the vertebrates, together with several closely related invertebrates. ...
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Families Cacatuidae Psittacidae The order Psittaciformes (Parrots) includes about 353 species of bird which are generally grouped into two families: the Cacatuidae or cockatoos, and the Psittacidae or true parrots. ...
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Genera Ara Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Propyrrhura Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca Macaws are large colorful parrots, classified into six of the many Psittacidae genera: Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Propyrrhura, Orthopsittaca , and Diopsittaca. ...
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South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ...
Genera Ara Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca For other uses, see Macaw (disambiguation). ...
Systematics (but see below) Family Cacatuidae (cockatoos) Family Psittacidae (true parrots) Subfamily Loriinae (lories and lorikeets) Subfamily Psittacinae (typical parrots and allies) Tribe Arini (American psittacines) Tribe Cyclopsitticini (fig-parrots) Tribe Micropsittini (pygmy-parrots) Tribe Nestorini (kakas and Kea) Tribe Platycercini (broad-tailed parrots) Tribe Psittrichadini (Pesquets Parrot) Tribe...
Binomial name Strigops habroptilus Gray, 1845 The Kakapo (MÄori: kÄkÄpÅ, meaning night parrot), Strigops habroptilus (from the Greek strix, genitive strigos: owl and ops: face; and habros: soft, and ptilon: feather), also called owl parrot, is a species of nocturnal parrot endemic to New Zealand. ...
Description
These birds grow to a total length of 100 cm and weigh 1.4-1.7 kg. The wingspan is 130-150 cm. They have a beak pressure that can easily disassemble the bars of a welded wrought iron cage in a short time (only the Green-winged Macaw can match its beak strength). This powerful beak is ideal for its favorite foods, which include hard nuts and seeds that would otherwise be inaccessible. Their strong beaks are even able to crack coconuts. In addition, they eat fruits and other vegetable matter. Pine nuts are also one of the most popular foods. There are eight species of palm that are central to their diet. They are generally messy eaters. For other uses, see Bird (disambiguation). ...
Binomial name Ara chloroptera (Gray, 1859) The Red-and-green Macaw or Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloroptera) is often mistaken for the Scarlet Macaw because of its predominately red feathering. ...
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Genera Many; see list of Arecaceae genera Arecaceae (sometimes known by the names Palmae or Palmaceae, although the latter name is taxonomically invalid. ...
The Hyacinth Macaw has a solid blue body of feathers, similar to the color of indigo. 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 female and male are nearly indistinguishable, although the female is typically a bit more slender. Two feathers Feathers are one of the epidermal growths that form the distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on birds. ...
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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. Juveniles stay with their parents until they are six months old. They are mature and begin breeding at seven years of age. In most birds and reptiles, an egg (Latin ovum) is the zygote, resulting from fertilization of the ovum. ...
Distribution and habitat
 Hyacinth Macaws in their natural habitat, the Pantanal, Brazil. The Hyacinth Macaw survives today in three known distinct populations in South America: southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia and northeastern Paraguay. It is possible that smaller, fragmented populations occur in other areas of its range. Its habitat includes riverside tropical rain forests and palm swamps. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 662 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Hyacinth Macaws Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus in the Pantanal. ...
Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 662 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Hyacinth Macaws Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus in the Pantanal. ...
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South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ...
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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 nest trees. This article describes the South American cattle herder. ...
The Minnesota Zoo with BioBrasil [1] and World Wildlife Fund[2] are involved in Hyacinth Macaw conservation. The Minnesota Zoological Gardens (almost always called the Minnesota Zoo) is a zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota, the sister zoo of the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. ...
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Pictures A Hyacinth macaw at Disney's Animal Kingdom Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1104x1416, 176 KB) Pictures from Disneys Animal Kingdom. ...
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Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 241 KB) Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus animal photographié au parc animalier paradisio à Cambron-casteau en Belgique Source: photo personnelle de Christophe Gesché File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed...
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Notes - ^ BioBrasil and the Minnesota Zoo working to save Hyacinth Macaws. Minnesota Zoo. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
- ^ Brouwer, Meindert. The Hyacinth Macaw Makes a Comeback. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
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Further reading - BirdLife International (2004). Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 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.
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