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Hyacinth macaw

Anodorhynchus hiacynthus

Animal facts

These stunning cobalt-blue birds are the world’s largest parrot. Their immensely strong beaks can crack open the hardest nuts. Sociable and noisy, their numbers have declined dramatically due to the pet trade.

Where they live

South America

Habitat

Forests and woodland

What they eat

Seeds, fruits, flowers

IUCN status

Endangered