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
I was watching a nature documentary with my son the other day, and they had a section on endangered exotic birds. He asked what it meant for something to be endangered, and I explained that it was about how many of them were left in the world. They talked about hyacinth macaws, and how their … Read more
I was chatting with some friends the other day about all the incredible diversity in parrot species. They come in virtually every shape, size and color, and with a temperament and mood to match pretty much any of our own dispositions. One particularly exotic breed that we got talking about was the hyacinth macaw, as … Read more