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Why Are the Hyacinth Macaw and Glaucous Macaw So Similar? The two bird species despite their differences have a similar evolutionary history. Their dependence on palm swamps to nest and roost demonstrates the interconnectedness of nature's world and the importance of protecting 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 a magnificent bird that is also the largest parrot. It is striking blue in color with yellow highlights around the eyes and the lower beak, which can make them appear to be smiling. It has long, sturdy legs that let it hang upside down or sideways. It also has a hook on its beak with a large hook that is adapted to crack open coconuts. They are smart and social, 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 primary distinction between macaws, and other parrots that are typically migratory. The hyacinth Macaw is a prey species that eats lot of nuts from native palm trees. Particularly, the acuri and the bocaiuva. Their powerful beaks enable them to break open these seeds. They also eat fruit and other plant materials. They are non-migratory, and their population is closely dependent on the availability of the acuri and bocaiuva palms, which provide the majority of their food source. This is a critical difference between macaws and the majority of parakeets, who are more likely to be migratory. Contrary to most parrots, which prefer dense tropical rainforest habitats, the hyacinth macaw can be found in lightly forested areas like palm swamps and flooded grasslands. The majority of hyacinth macaw's population is found in the Pantanal, the world's biggest tropical wetland area in Brazil. As with other birds, hyacinth macaws are monogamous. They choose a partner at about 3-4 years old and stay with them their entire lives. They are extremely social animals and often interact and communicate with humans. However, it is important to keep in mind that they are wild animals and should not be taken from their natural surroundings. You can consider adopting a parrot as an animal from an aviculturist that breeds these incredible creatures. Finding a responsible aviculturist who is well-established is the best way to ensure that these incredible animals will be well-cared for in captivity. The Glaucous Macaw The Glaucous Macaw, or Ara Glaucus is among the most colorful birds found in the Amazon basin. This large parrot can be found in the tropical forests of South America. It has blue tops and yellow underparts. It is a very rare bird and is classified as Critically Endangered. The cause of the decline of this bird is most likely the capture of live adults for the trade in wild birds and the massive thinning of palms yatay (Butia yatay) that appear to be the primary food source. This bird's name comes from its strikingly bluish hue, which is described as a pale turquoise to azure in color. Its underparts have a yellowish hue and its head is grey. It is smaller than Lear's macaw as well as more slimmer than the hyacinth macaw. The glaucous Macaw isn't only a beautiful bird but also an indicator of hope for those living in the Amazon Basin. The glaucous Macaw is hoped to be found in the wild within the next few years 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 have been a number of reputed reappearances over the years. The most exciting of these occurred in February 1992 when a female specimen landed at Customs in Britain. It was a bird that was housed in a few of the most famous zoos in the world and at the time it was believed to be was a genuine macaw with glaucous. However, this purportedly authentic glaucous macaw was later found to be a hybrid between Lear's and hyacinth macaws. Its azure color was more reminiscent of the hyacinth and it had been bred to breed hybrids. Even even if a glaucous macaw were to return to the wild, it is unlikely that the bird could breed and produce healthy offspring. The bird has been threatened for too long. It is tragic if this beautiful tropical giant disappeared forever. The Origins of the Macaws Macaws generally form an intense bond with their human companions, and can be very affectionate. They are extremely vocal birds, with a wide range of calls and songs. They also like to mimic sounds, particularly the human voice. Mindy catalina macaw who live with humans can learn to imitate words. The loud, shrieking noises that macaws make are their natural method of communicating with fellow members of their family or to signal danger. They can be heard calling for 5-10 minutes several times a day. When a pair of Macaws form a bond they will remain together until one macaw dies. They will kiss each other's feathers and roost together at night. Every year, they also mat and lay eggs in a nest constructed in a tree hole or dirt hole on the cliff face. The female incubates the egg for 12 weeks, while the male gathers food and shields the chicks from predators. Macaws were regarded as companion birds by humans once they began to interact with them. With their powerful beaks and their bright blue feathers, they were seen as symbol of love and power. Many believed that a macaw could reveal to them the future's secrets or answer their prayers. They were also used to frighten off crocodiles and snakes by making their shrieking noise. No one knew how many wild glaucous Macaws were in existence for so long. The records showed that a few specimens were kept in captivity, but no one was aware of their origins or the date they were born. One of the most famous birds was in Paris the Jardin d'Acclimatation from 1886 between 1886 and 1905. Another bird was in a zoo close to Buenos Aires during the 1920s until 1936. Despite these early records it was widely believed that the glaucous Macaw extinction was not confirmed. In 2010, however an analysis of isotopics showed that the glaucous Macaw remains in the wild. The findings of the study were published by Science. The authors suggest that the macaws with glaucous likely originated from a population in the Paquime region of northern Chihuahua. The birds' apparent longevity is due to the fact that they are extremely adaptable to their environment and endure in a variety of environments, including arid desert conditions. The Future of the Macaws As the story of the hyacinth macaw as well as the Glaucous macaw shows, parrots have a remarkable capacity to adapt to their environment. In the wild, they are able to travel for miles away from their homes to find new mates and nesting spots. They can also mimic human speech. Their feet are shaped to allow them to perch and climb in trees. They can even carry food in their beaks. Parrots aren't as domesticated as dogs and cats despite their natural capabilities. They are wild animals that have to remain in the same way that their ancestors did. Due to their wild nature, if you are planning to introduce a parrot to your home, ensure that you are doing it with a lot of thought and care. Parrots can be loud and large, and they may cause damage to your furniture and home. They are also listed on CITES due to over-collection for the pet trade and habitat loss. The Spix's Macaw is among of the most successful reintroduction programs. It was believed to be extinct until Helmut Sick, his field assistant Dante Teixera and their team discovered three of them in 1974 near Formosa do Rio Preto. At the time of the discovery the only pair of birds that were in captivity was at Al Wabra, Qatar. At a conference held in Sao Paulo city, Purchase and other conservationists agreed that the only solution to the problem was to release macaws into the wild. They needed to do this fast, however, since the number of breeding pairs was small. They also needed to establish different lines of descent in the various breeding centers, so that a single pair of breeding would not take over the entire population. Conservationists then began searching Brazil for Spix's Macaws that were in private ownership and could be returned to the wild. Owners initially were hesitant because they feared prosecution for violating a law which prohibited the export of wildlife. Kiessling claims that “one by one” people began to come forward.