I have been considering welcoming a hyacinth macaw into my life recently. I have one macaw already, and according to some friends I have chatted with, it would be best for him if I could get him a companion. I’m simply enchanted by the plumage of the hyacinth macaw—it’s so unique. I wondered, though, whether … Read more
A friend of mine was telling me the other day that their daughter’s birthday was coming up, and she had her heart set on a single gift. Nothing else would make her happy. She wanted a hyacinth macaw—one of the rarest, largest and most beautiful parrots in the world. Unsurprisingly, she was told that she … Read more
When we think of parrots, one of the first things that come to mind is their beautiful vivid plumage, which sets them apart from many species in the bird world. But in a seemingly endless array of color combinations, have you ever wondered if there are any purple parrots out there? Let’s find out. Are … Read more
Macaws are native to Central and South America, tending to live in dense rainforests like the Amazon. They can also be found in woodland and more open savannahs. In terms of distribution they can be found anywhere from the south of Mexico to the northern stretches of Argentina. Macaws are one group of New World … Read more
Everyone’s individual image of parrots might be a little bit different. They do come in all imaginable shapes and sizes across literally hundreds of species, so it’s not surprising that our mental images don’t necessarily agree. For many people, the macaw is likely what comes to mind when they think of parrots—but are macaws really … Read more
My family and I were at Animal Kingdom recently, and it’s something they’ve been looking forward to for a really long time. My son is a huge fan of parrots, so he was really excited to see all the exotic birds they have there. One bird he was particularly captivated by was the hyacinth macaw, … Read more