Hi, my name is Tiago and I’m a Hyacinth macaw.

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Hyacinth macaw

Best feature
My bright blue feathers.
Size
I measure 1m from beak to tail and weigh 1.3kg.

Hyacinth macaw

Favourite food
I eat the kernels of the fruits of two species of palm tree.
Home
I live in the rainforests of South America, in certain areas of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.

Hyacinth macaw

Current population
Approximately 6,500.
Biggest threat
Habitat loss due to deforestation and illegal capture for the wild animal trade.
That’s a fact!
We typically mate for life and even share food with our mates.

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Hi, my name is Tiago and I’m a Hyacinth macaw.

Hyacinth macaw

Best feature

Size

Hyacinth macaw

Favourite food

Home

Hyacinth macaw

Current population

Biggest threat

That’s a fact!

Listen

For a future where people and nature thrive