Rio De Janeiro’s Hyacinth Macaws are Blue Beauties

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Hyacinth Macaws have the bluest of blue feathers and are indigenous to central and eastern South America. They’re almost the same size as a parrot, and they’re extremely intelligent too. You can also engage in a conversation with them (if they’re trained), but they’re not big talkers.

There are a few people who have them as pets, and they’re pretty low-maintenance, but since many of them are becoming extinct, they are better off in the wild, where they live up to 50 years.

Dominant Features

Among the main features of the blue macaw are a bright yellow ring around its beak and a ring of yellow around its pupil. In the wild, they can usually be found in grassy areas or woodlands. They’re also called “gentle giants,” since they’re incredibly friendly and make for good pets for experienced bird owners.

Beaks as Strong as Trees

Did you know that a typical hyacinth macaw’s beak can turn nuts into powder? Their beak is so strong it’s their main tool for surviving in the wild. Besides having strong beaks, they have equally noisy eating patterns. They like to chew on barks of trees that can sometimes damage their beaks, so the best diet for them would have to be nuts and seeds. Some people even say they’ve seen this special macaw break a coconut. Can you believe it?