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Why Are the Hyacinth Macaw and Glaucous Macaw So Similar?
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Despite their distinct characteristics the two bird species have a similar evolutionary history. Their reliance on palm swamps for nesting and roosting underscores the interconnectedness between nature and the need to protect habitats that are endangered.
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The hyacinth Macaw is easily identifiable with its bright blue feathers and yellow accents. Its apparent smiley beak packs a powerful bite that can crack coconuts and large brazil nut pods.
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The Hyacinth Macaw
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The hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot, and a magnificent bird. It is striking blue color with yellow accents around the eyes and in the lower portion of the beak. This could make it appear as if it is smiling. It has short sturdy legs that let it hang upside down or sideways and a massive hook beak that is designed for cracking open coconuts. They are smart and social and are likely to remain with the same person for the duration of their lives.
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Hyacinth macaws are non-migratory, and their distribution is closely dependent on the availability of specific palm species that provide their primary food source. This is a major distinction between macaws and the majority of parrots, which are more likely to be migratory.
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A large proportion of the diet of the hyacinth macaw consists of the nuts of native palm trees, notably the acuri and bocaiuva. They are able to break the seeds into pieces thanks to their powerful beaks, and they also eat fruits and other plant material.
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They are not migratory birds, and their population is tightly dependent on the availability of the acuri and bocaiuva palms, which provide the majority of their primary food source. This is a critical difference between macaws and other parakeets, which typically tend to be migratory.
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The hyacinth macaw is an animal that can be found in areas with less dense forests, such as palm swamps or grasslands that flood. The vast majority (90%) of the hyacinth Macaw population lives in the Pantanal region, the largest wetland of tropical origin in Brazil.
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Like all birds that are monogamous, hyacinth macaws too. They choose a partner at approximately 3-4 years old and stay with them their entire life. They are very social animals and often interact and communicate with humans. However it is crucial to remember that they are wild creatures and should not be removed away from their natural habitat.
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If you want to spend time with an elegant, intelligent, spirited creature that can mimic your words, think about adopting the pet parrot of an aviculturist that breeds these magnificent animals. Selecting an aviculturist responsible and who is established is the best way to ensure that these incredible animals will be well-cared for in the wild.
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The Glaucous Macaw
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The Glaucous Macaw (Ara glaucus) is one of the most colorful birds in the Amazon basin. The large parrot has blue top parts and yellow underparts and can be found in forests of tropical South America. It is a rare bird and is classified as Critically Endangered. The reason for the decline of this bird is most likely the capture of live adults for the trade in wild birds and the massive thinning of palms yatay (Butia yatay) which are believed to be the primary food source.
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The name of this bird comes from its striking blueish color. It is described in terms of light turquoise to the color of azure. Its underparts are yellowish in hue, while its head is grey. It is smaller than the Lear's macaw as well as more slimmer than the hyacinth macaw.
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In addition to being a beautiful bird, the glaucous Macaw has also become an icon of hope for those in the Amazon Basin. It is hoped that the glaucous macaw will soon be found in the wild, and populations can be restored to ensure the continued existence of this amazing species.
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Although the glaucous macaw is thought to be extinct in the wild There have been a number of known reappearances over the years. In February 1992 an adult female specimen was discovered at Customs in Britain. The bird had been housed at some of the world's leading zoos and at the time it was believed that this was an authentic glaucous macaw.
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However, this supposed authentic glaucous macaw eventually found to be a hybrid of the Macaws of Lear and Hyacinth. Furthermore, its azure coloration was more like that of the macaws of Hyacinth and it had been developed for the purpose breeding hybrids.
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Even if the [glaucous macaw](https://buy-macaw.com/) does come back to the wild once more, it is unlikely that it can breed and produce healthy offspring. The bird has been endangered for too long and it would be regrettable if this beautiful tropical giant was to be forever lost.
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The Origins of the Macaws
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Macaws can develop a close relationship with their humans and can be affectionate. They are vocal birds, and can be heard with many different calls and songs. They also enjoy mimicking sounds, especially the voice of their human companion. Macaws who reside with humans may learn to imitate words. Macaws make loud, shrieking sounds in order to communicate with each other or to warn of danger. They'll call for 5-10 minutes several times throughout the day.
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If two macaws choose to join forces they will stay together until one dies. They will groom each other's feathers during the night and share a roost with each other. Each year they also mat by laying eggs in a nest made in the tree or a dirt hole in the cliff face. The female incubates the egg for 12 weeks, while the male gathers food and shields the chicks from predators.
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Macaws were considered companion birds by humans when they began to interact with them. They were considered to be an emblem of love and power, with their powerful beaks and bright blue feathers. Many believed that a macaw could reveal to them the future's secrets or answer their prayers. Through their shrieking sounds they were used to scare away crocodiles, or snakes.
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For a long time there was no information about the precise number of wild glaucous macaws that ever existed. The records revealed that some specimens were kept in captivity, but no one knew their origin or age. One famous bird lived in Paris the Jardin d'Acclimatation from 1886 and 1905. Another bird was in a zoo close to Buenos Aires during the 1920s until 1936. Despite these early reports the general assumption was that the glaucous macaw was extinct in the wild.
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In 2010, however an analysis of isotopes revealed that the glaucous Macaw still exists in the wild. The results of this study were published in Science. The authors suggest that the glaucous macaws in the wild probably originated from a group in the Paquime region of northern Chihuahua. The birds' apparent longevity is a result of the fact that they are very adaptable to their environment and survive in various environments, including arid desert conditions.
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The Future of the Macaws
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As the tale of the hyacinth macaw as well as the Glaucous macaw show, parrots have a remarkable capacity to adapt to their surroundings. In the wild, they can travel miles from their home to find nesting spots. They also can mimic human speech. Their feet are designed to allow them to perch and climb in trees. They can carry food inside their beaks.
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However, despite these natural talents Parrots haven't been domesticated in the way cats and dogs have. They remain wild animals and must live their lives like their ancestors lived. Because of their wild nature, if you want to bring a parrot into your home, make sure you do it with careful thought and consideration. Parrots are large and noisy and they can cause damage to your home and furniture. The CITES list also includes them due to habitat loss and the over-collection of parrots for the pet industry.
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The Spix's Macaw is one of the most successful reintroduction programs. It was believed to be extinct until Helmut Sick, his field assistant Dante Teixera and their team discovered three of them in 1974 near Formosa do Rio Preto. At the time the only known pair of birds was being held in captivity at Al Wabra in Qatar.
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At a conference held in Sao Paulo city, Purchase and other conservationists decided the only way to resolve the issue was to release macaws from captivity into the wild. They needed to do it quickly, though, because the number of breeding pairs was very low. They also needed to establish different lineages at the various breeding centers, so that one pair would not overwhelm the entire population.
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So the conservationists began to scour Brazil for any Spix's macaws in private hands that could be released to be reintroduced. The owners initially resisted because they feared prosecution for breaking a law that banned the export of wildlife. Kiessling claims that "one by one" people began to come forward.
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