Hyacinth Macaw

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus · Species of bird (parrot)
Order
Psittaciformes
Conservation
VU Vulnerable
Codes
hyamac1, HYMA

About the Hyacinth Macaw

The hyacinth macaw, or hyacinthine macaw, is a parrot native to central and eastern South America. With a length of about one meter it is longer than any other species of parrot. It is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot species. While generally easily recognized, it could be confused with the smaller Lear's macaw. Habitat loss and the trapping of wild birds for the pet trade have taken a heavy toll on their population in the wild, so the species is classified as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, and it is protected by its listing on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyNew World and African Parrots (Psittacidae)
SpeciesAnodorhynchus hyacinthinus
Species Codeshyamac1, HYMA
ConservationVU Vulnerable

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Hyacinth Macaw belong to?

The Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

What is the conservation status of the Hyacinth Macaw?

The Hyacinth Macaw is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Hyacinth Macaw?

The hyacinth macaw, or hyacinthine macaw, is a parrot native to central and eastern South America. With a length of about one meter it is longer than any other species of parrot. It is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot species. While generally easily recognized, it could be confused wi...

Where can I report a Hyacinth Macaw sighting?

You can log sightings of Hyacinth Macaw on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hyamac1, or on iNaturalist.