Hyacinth Macaw for adoption
- Hyacinth macaws are the largest of the parrots and, as their name implies, are covered with bright blue plumage. They have bare yellow eye ring circles around large black eyes. They have a yellow chin, and a strongly hooked beak. Zygodactylous feet (2 toes that point forward and 2 toes that point backward). Size Approximately 100 cm (39 in.) Weight Approximately 1550–1600 g (3–3.5 lbs.). Diet Includes seeds, fruits, nuts, and berries. Incubation Approximately 29 days. Clutch Size 2–3 eggs. Fledgling Duration 4 months; then remain with parents for up to a year. Sexual Maturity 2–4 years. Life Span 30–50 years or more. Range Southern Brazil and Western Bolivia.Habitat Found in tall trees and palms of swamps, forests, and near rivers.