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Why Are the Hyacinth Macaw and Glaucous Macaw So Similar? Despite their distinct characteristics, these two bird species have similar evolutionary stories. Their dependence on palm swamps for nest and roost highlights the interconnectedness of the natural world and the importance of conserving habitats that are endangered. With its bright blue plumage and distinctive yellow accents, the hyacinth macaw is unmistakable. Its apparent smiley beak packs an incredibly powerful bite that can crack coconuts and huge brazil nuts. The Hyacinth Macaw The macaw hyacinth is a stunning bird that is also the largest parrot. It's a striking blue color with yellow highlights around the eyes and the lower beak, which makes them appear to be smiling. It has long sturdy legs that let it hang upside down or sideways. It also has a hook on its beak with a hook that can be used to crack open coconuts. They are intelligent and social and tend to stay with the same partner throughout their lives. Hyacinth Macaws do not migrate, and their distribution depends on the availability of palm species that are their primary food source. This is the primary distinction between macaws and other parrots that are usually migration-oriented. The hyacinth Macaw is a prey species that eats number of nuts that are native to palm trees. Especially the acuri, and the bocaiuva. Their powerful beaks enable them to break open these hard seeds. They also consume fruits and other plant material. They are not migratory birds, and their population is closely linked to the availability of the acuri and bocaiuva palms, which provide the majority of their primary food source. This is a significant distinction between macaws and other parakeets which tend to be migraters. The hyacinth Macaw is a parrot that is found in areas with less dense forest, such as palm swamps or grasslands that flood. The vast majority of the population of the hyacinth macaw is located in the Pantanal, the world's biggest tropical wetland region in Brazil. Like all birds, hyacinth macaws are monogamous. They select a partner at around 3-4 years of age and remain with them for their entire lives. They are very social animals and often interact with humans, but it is important to remember that they are wild animals and should not be removed from their natural habitat. Consider adopting a parrot for pet from an aviculturist that breeds these amazing creatures. It's a huge responsibility to care for these beautiful creatures and the best method to support their future in captivity is to find an experienced, responsible and reliable Aviculturist who is responsible and trustworthy. The Glaucous Macaw The Glaucous Macaw, or Ara Glaucus, is among the most colorful birds in the Amazon basin. This large parrot can be found in the tropical forests of South America. Leia blue macaw and red macaw has a blue top and yellow underparts. It is a very rare bird and is classified as Critically Endangered. The cause of this bird's decline is most likely the trapping of live adults to the wild bird trade and the massive thinning of palms called yatay (Butia yatay) that appear to be the primary food source. The name of this bird comes from its strikingly blue hue, which can be described as light turquoise to azure in color. The underparts are yellowish, and it has a gray head. It is smaller than Lear's macaw as well as more slimmer than the macaws of hyacinth. The glaucous Macaw is not only a beautiful bird, it is also an indication of hope for the people who live in the Amazon Basin. The glaucous Macaw is hoping to be found in the wild soon and populations will be restored. This will ensure the survival of the spectacular species. While the glaucous Macaw was thought to be extinct, several claims of reappearances have occurred over the years. In February 1992 the female specimen was found at Customs in Britain. It was a bird that had been housed at a few of the world's leading zoos and at the time, it was believed to be was a genuine glaucous macaw. The Macaw that was claimed to be authentic was found to be a hybrid between the Lear's Hyacinth as well as macaws. Its azure coloring was more like the hyacinth and it was bred to produce hybrids. Even even if the glaucous macaw were to turn up in the wild again, it is unlikely that it will be able to breed and produce healthy offspring. The bird has been endangered for a long time and it would be regrettable if this beautiful tropical giant were to be forever lost forever. The Origins of the Macaw Macaws can form a strong bond with their humans and are affectionate. They are vocal birds, with a wide range of calls and songs. They also love mimicking sounds, specifically the voice of their human companion. Macaws that live with humans can even learn to mimic words. Macaws make loud, shrieking noises to communicate with one another or to warn of danger. They will call for between 5 and 10 minutes many times throughout the day. When a pair of Macaws form a bond, they stay together until one macaw dies. They will preen feathers of each other and roost together in the evening. Each year they also mat, laying eggs in a nest constructed in a tree hole or dirt hole on the rock face. The female incubates the egg for 12 weeks while the male collects food and shields chicks from predators. As humans began to engage with macaws, they began to train them and used them as companion birds. They were considered to be symbol of love and power, with their powerful beaks as well as bright blue feathers. Some people believed that a macaw would tell them the future's secrets or answer their prayers. They were also used to scare off snakes and crocodiles by making their shrieking sound. For a long time there was no information about the precise number of macaws with glaucous sex that had ever existed. There were reports of a few specimens kept in captivity, but nobody knew where they were from or the age at which they were. One of the most famous birds lived in Paris”Jardin d'Acclimatation” between 1886 until 1905. Another was in a zoo near Buenos Aires during the 1920s to 1936. Despite these early records, it was widely believed that the glaucous Macaw was extinct. In 2010, isotopic analysis of eggshells and macaw feces revealed that the glaucous Macaw does still exist in the wild in northwestern Mexico. The results of this study were published in Science. The authors suggest that glaucous Macaws that are found in the wild are likely to originate from an Paquime population in northern Chihuahua. The apparent longevity of the birds is due to the fact that they are very adaptable to their environment and endure in a variety of conditions, including desert conditions. The Future of the Macaws Parrots are able to adapt to their environment in a remarkable way. In the wild, parrots travel miles to find mates or nesting sites. They also can mimic human speech. Their feet are designed to allow them to climb in trees. They can carry food inside their beaks. But despite these natural abilities parrots aren't domesticated in the same way as cats and dogs have been. They are wild animals and need to continue to live the way their ancestors lived. If you want to bring one of these wild birds into your home, do so with great attention and care. Parrots can be loud and large, and they could cause damage to your furniture and home. They are also listed on CITES because of the excessive collection to trade in pets and habitat loss. The Spix's Macaw is considered to be one of the most successful reintroduction efforts. It was thought to be extinct until Helmut Sick, his field assistant Dante Teixera and their team observed three of them in 1974 near Formosa do Rio Preto. At the time, the only known pair of the birds was kept in captivity at Al Wabra in Qatar. At a meeting held in Sao Paulo city, Purchase and other conservationists decided that the only way to resolve the problem was to release macaws into the wild. The number of breeding pairs is very small, and they needed to act swiftly. In addition, they had to establish separate lineages at the different breeding centers to ensure that a single pair of parents did not overwhelm the whole population with its genes. So conservationists began to scour Brazil for any Spix's macaws that were in private hands that could be made available to be reintroduced. Owners initially resisted the idea of submit their information due to the risk of being charged with breaking an act that prohibited the export of wildlife. However, slowly, “one by one, people came out,” says Kiessling.