Hyacinth Macaw Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
These brilliant blue birds are the largest flying parrots in the world!
ORIGIN:
Central America to South America
HABITAT:
Rainforests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
2-4 lbs
Length: 3 ft
DIET:
Palm nuts
PREDATORS:
Toucans, crows and skunks
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful bite
REPRODUCTION:
4-week incubation; sexually mature at 6-10 yrs
THREATS:
Habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
50 yrs in human care
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