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Hyacinth Macaw

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus

Photo by James McNair
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Description:

The largest species of macaw, the brilliant-blue hyacinth grows to be up to 40 inches (1 m) long. The hyacinth macaw survives today in three known distinct populationin southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia and northeastern Paraguay. It is possible that smaller, fragmented populations occur in other areas of its range.

http://www.bagheera.com/inthewild/van_anim_macaw.htm

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Reference Links:

Hyacinth Macaw: an Endangered Species

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