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Why Are the Hyacinth Macaw and Glaucous Macaw So Similar? Despite their distinct characteristics in appearance, these two species of bird have similar evolutionary stories. Their reliance on palm swamps to nest and roost underscores the interconnectedness between nature and the need to preserve endangered habitats. With its bright blue plumage and distinctive yellow accents, the hyacinth macaw is distinctive. Its beak, which appears to be smiling can tear coconuts and brazil nuts. The Hyacinth Macaw The hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot and is a stunning bird. It's a striking blue color with a pop of yellow around the eyes and the lower beak, making them look like they are smiling. It has a short sturdy legs that let it hang upside down or sideways. It also has a hooked beak with a hook that can be used to break open coconuts. They are social and intelligent and tend to stay with the same partner throughout their lives. Hyacinth Macaws do not migrate and their distribution is based on the availability of palm species, which are their primary food source. This is the major difference between macaws, and other parrots that are usually migraters. The hyacinth Macaw eats a large amount of nuts from native palm trees. Particularly, the acuri and the bocaiuva. They can break these hard seeds open because of their powerful beaks. they also consume fruits and other plant material. They are non-migratory and their population is closely linked to the availability and quality of Bocaiuva and Acuri Palms, which provide them with their primary source of food. This is an important distinction between macaws and most other parakeets, who are more likely to be migratory. Unlike most parrots, which prefer dense tropical rainforest habitats, the hyacinth macaw can be found in lightly forested areas, such as palm swamps and grasslands that have been flooded. The majority of the macaw's population can be found in the Pantanal, the world's biggest tropical wetland region in Brazil. Hyacinth Macaws are like other birds are monogamous. They pick a partner about 3-4 years old and stay with them their entire life. They are very sociable animals and are often seen interacting with humans, however it is important to keep in mind that they are wild animals that should never be taken out of their natural environment. Consider adopting a parrot as pet from an aviculturist that breeds these magnificent creatures. It's a major responsibility to take care of these amazing creatures and the best method to support their future in captivity is to locate an experienced, responsible and reliable aviculturist. The Glaucous Macaw The Glaucous Macaw, or Ara glaucus, is one of the most colorful birds in the Amazon basin. The large parrot is blue on the top parts and yellow underparts and can be found in forests of tropical South America. This bird is extremely rare and is classified as Critically endangered. The reason for the decline of this bird is likely the trapping of live adults to the trade in wild birds and the wholesale felling of palms called yatay (Butia yatay) which are believed to be its primary food source. The name of this bird comes from its strikingly blueish hue, which is described as a pale turquoise to azure in color. buymacaw of the bird have a yellowish hue, while its head is grey. It is smaller than Lear's Macaw and more slender than Hyacinth Macaw. In addition to being a beautiful bird, the glaucous macaw is also a symbol of hope for those in the Amazon Basin. The glaucous Macaw is hoped to be discovered in the wild very soon and that populations can be restored. This will ensure the future of this stunning species. Although the glaucous macaw has been believed to be extinct in the wild There are a few reputed reappearances over the years. The most promising of these came in February 1992 when a female specimen was spotted at Customs in Britain. The bird had been housed at some of the world's most famous zoos and at the time, it was believed that this was a genuine glaucous macaw. The glaucous Macaw, which was believed to be authentic, was found to be a hybrid of the Lear's Hyacinth as well as macaws. Additionally, its azure coloring was actually more like that of the hyacinth macaw and it had been developed for the purpose breeding hybrids. Even even if a glaucous macaw were to return to the wild, it is unlikely that it would reproduce and have healthy offspring. This bird has been threatened for far too long. It could be a tragedy if this beautiful tropical giant disappeared forever. The Origins of the Macaws Macaws typically form a strong bond with their human companions and can be very affectionate. They are vocal birds and can be heard singing various songs and calls. They also love mimicking sounds, specifically the human voice. Macaws that live with humans can even learn to imitate words. Macaws use loud, shrieking sounds to communicate with each other or to warn of danger. They can be heard calling for 5-10 minutes, several times a week. If two macaws create a bond, they will remain together until one of them dies. They will groom each other's feathers during the night and share a roost with one another. Each year they also mate by laying eggs in a nest made in a tree hole or dirt hole in the rock face. The mother incubates the eggs for 12 weeks while the male collects food and protects the chicks from predators. As humans began to engage with macaws, they began to train them, and then use them as companion birds. With their powerful beaks and their bright blue feathers, they were regarded as symbols for love and power. People believed that a macaw would tell them the future or answer their prayer. They were also used to scare off snakes and crocodiles with their shrieking noise. For many years, no one knew the exact number of macaws in the wild that existed. The records showed that there were a few in captivity, but nobody knew their location or age. One of the most famous birds lived in Paris the Jardin d'Acclimatation from 1886 between 1886 and 1905. Another bird was in a zoo near Buenos Aires during the 1920s to 1936. Despite these early records, it was widely believed that the glaucous Macaw extinction was not confirmed. However, in 2010, analysis of isotopes in eggshells and macaw feces revealed that the glaucous macaw still exist in the wild in northwestern Mexico. The findings of the study were published by Science. The authors suggest that glaucous Macaws found in the wild could originate from an Paquime population in northern Chihuahua. The apparent longevity of the birds is due to the fact that they can adapt to their surroundings. They can live in arid desert conditions for example. The Future of the Macaws As the stories of the hyacinth macaw as well as the Glaucous macaw show, parrots are incredibly able to adapt to their environments. In the wild, they move miles away from their home to find new mates and nesting places. They also have the ability to mimic human speech. Their feet are shaped to allow them to climb and perch in trees. They can even carry food in their beaks. But despite these natural abilities, parrots have not been domesticated the same way that dogs and cats have. They remain wild animals and need to live the way their ancestors did. Because of their wild nature, if you are planning to bring a parrot into your home, make sure you are doing it with careful thought and care. Parrots are big and loud and can cause damage to furniture and your home. The CITES list also includes the possibility of habitat loss and excessive collection of parrots for the pet industry. One of the best examples of a successful reintroduction project is the storied story of the Spix's Macaw, which was believed to be extinct until Helmut Sick and his field assistant, Dante Teixera, spotted three of them close to Formosa do Rio Preto in 1974. At the time, the only known pair of birds was in the captive at Al Wabra in Qatar. In a meeting in the city of Sao Paulo, Purchase and other conservationists decided that the only solution was to release captive macaws back into the wild. They needed to do it quickly, however, as the number of breeding pairs was small. Additionally, they had to establish separate lineages at various breeding centers so that a single pair of parents did not overwhelm the whole population with its genes. Conservationists then began searching Brazil for Spix's Macaws that were in private ownership and could be brought back. The owners initially resisted because they were afraid of being prosecuted for breaking a law that banned the export of wildlife. Kiessling says that “one by one” people began to come forward.