Hyacinth Macaws

Their awesomely stunning deep cobalt blue color, their yellow and black eyes make them instant eye candies. The largest parrot by length in the world measuring at 100 centimeters or 3.3 feet from the tip of its tail to the top of its head, the Hyacinth Macaw stands tall, proud and beautiful. Also known to be the gentle giant among the macaw species, sharing its title with the Green Wing Macaw, the Hyacinth Macaw is the most sought-after among all parrots, regal and exquisitely charming. Native to Central and Eastern South America, these majestic birds are very affectionate and easily trainable despite their size.

It is also the largest flying specie of parrot although the flightless Kakapo from New Zealand could sometimes outweigh it depending on its strength and habitat. Nonetheless, the Hyacinth Macaw is still one of the best-looking parrots that have already grown almost endangered because of habitat loss. Of the 2,500 to 5,000 species left in the wild, most of these are found only in Brazil in lightly forested areas instead of the dense areas where they used to thrive. Unfortunately, the lightly forested areas give easier access for hunters to hunt them down. Its numbers are dwindling since most are held captive or killed to make decors and giveaways for tourists in Brazil

If you are an avid bird lover, the Hyacinth Macaw is a dream bird to have however, with the price tag that ranges from $7,000 to even $12,000, sad to say, not all bird lovers could not own it in their lifetime.

They can make great pets and love to cuddle. There needs to be trust built first before the pet-master relationship progresses. Simply put, they need to trust before they will respond and cuddle with you. They are loving and are playful sometimes loves to destroy toys and other items within reach so better be ready with a lot of them. As much as they can be beautiful and sweet, they can also be demanding and spoiled. In essence it is important for training to take place as early as a young bird right after weaning, around eight to ten weeks or one that has already been exposed and socialized.

Body language, too should be carefully understood because they have their own way of communication and knowing and understanding these may prevent form future problems late on.

Their size would require a bigger and stronger cage since their beaks are sturdy and could easily break metal and wires. Its wingspan reaches up to 4 feet so a considerable sized cage is a must-do especially when they need to have an adequate space for exercise and stretching.

Hyacinth Macaws require more time, attention and resources compared to other species, so it may be not the right pet to anybody. They can be enticing, fun and cuddly but could also be nosey, destructive and insecure.

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