Hyacinth Macaw - Paw Talk

Jodi · #1 02-05-2004, 12:40 PM

I know there are a lot of people here that just love the Hyacinth Macaws, so when I came across this article I thought ya'll might enjoy reading about 'em. They are such beautiful birds - I would LOVE to have one someday.

The Hyacinth Macaw

The Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is one of 16 living species of macaws and the largest parrot in the world. There are six genera of macaws and the Hyacinth is one of three species of the genus Anodorhynchus. One of the other two species of this genus is thought to be extinct (A. glaucus, the Glaucus Macaw) and the other (A. leari, called either the Lear's or Indigo Macaw) is severely threatened.

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jmb9101 · #2 02-05-2004, 12:50 PM

I went to the source's photo gallery, and they are so beautiful! I have never seen a Macaw that color before. Very pretty!

Jodi · #3 02-05-2004, 12:50 PM

Here are some pictures...
Source of Pictures

Baby Hy - 75 days old

These guys are just SO beautiful..

Jodi · #4 02-05-2004, 12:55 PM

some more pics...
Source

Jodi · #5 02-05-2004, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jmb9101


	I went to the source's photo gallery, and they are so beautiful! I have never seen a Macaw that color before. Very pretty!

Aren't they gorgeous?? They have such comical faces! And their color blue is so brilliant!

dappledoxie · #6 02-05-2004, 01:03 PM

What gorgous birds!!!!

jmb9101 · #7 02-05-2004, 01:09 PM

I think I posted too soon there...haha...Im searching away for a pic, while you are posting them! lol...they are such an awesome color of blue. I love the first picture on the second pictures post...its just so cute how they are both sitting there like that...like a mirror of eachother. So cute!

Laurie · #8 02-05-2004, 05:23 PM

What a beautiful blue color!

SharonM · #9 02-05-2004, 07:25 PM

Ok everybody ... get this ... Greg? My husband? He thinks they're ugly !! Silly man ....

Jodi · #10 02-05-2004, 08:15 PM

I've heard that too. (smack him in the head for me

) The lady I got Toby from said she thinks they're the ugliest of all macaws. I see the opposite - I LOVE them!!! And they're such gentle guys. Angie (I know, I know) told me that Sky (HY) is more gentle & loving than her B&G or GW.

If only they didn't come with a $7,000 to $12,000 price tag!

Deja · #11 02-06-2004, 01:26 AM

I love them!! I always have. I actually got to hold one and cradle him in my arms like a baby when I visited Parrot Jungle in Miami! I should dig out the pics and scan a couple...
If you are ever in the Miami area you should try to visit Parrot Jungle... I can't wait to go back there. It's just awesome... the Hyacinths are such gentle giants! The ones I was lucky enough to have the chance to interact with... omg I was in love

They are so sweet and affectionate. Just gorgeous Macaws. Their color is so vibrant and gorgeous, like velvet!
Thanks for posting that information Jodi, it was great reading!!

Boo · #12 02-09-2004, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Deja


	I love them!! I always have. I actually got to hold one and cradle him in my arms like a baby when I visited Parrot Jungle in Miami! I should dig out the pics and scan a couple... Thanks for posting that information Jodi, it was great reading!!

OMG, you got to hold one?? I am GREEN with envy.

You have to dig out those pix, I am dying to see them!!!!

Deja · #13 02-10-2004, 01:06 AM

I haven't been on in a few days and I am trying to catch up...
My scanner is broken! arrgh! But! I think I can probably get hubby to bring a few to work and scan them for me!
I'll try to get on it ASAP- they are awesome pictures and I have to say - it was seriously an incredible experience!!

#14 02-19-2004, 02:23 PM

Beautiful birds, absolutely beautiful!