Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Aug. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The hyacinth macaw faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and the illegal pet trade. Conservation efforts have focused on protecting nesting sites and reintroducing birds, with some success in certain areas. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect the macaw's habitat and by raising awareness about the importance of conservation.
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).
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Hyacinth Macaw. Sightings recorded in 17 safari areas total.
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