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Hyacinth Macaw curious yet defensive The hole behind this Hyacinth Macaw is her nest, which she is defending against unwanted spectators like me. Brazil,Hyacinth Macaw,Macaws,Pantanal,Parrots,birds Click/tap to enlarge

Hyacinth Macaw curious yet defensive

The hole behind this Hyacinth Macaw is her nest, which she is defending against unwanted spectators like me.

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The Hyacinth Macaw is a parrot native to central and eastern South America. With a length of about 100 cm it is longer than any other species of parrot. It is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot species, though the flightless Kakapo of New Zealand can outweigh it at up to 3.5 kg.

Similar species: Parrots
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 6, 2011. Captured Nov 6, 2011 13:12.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/3200s
  • ISO1000
  • 500mm