The hyacinth macaw is a gorgeous, unmistakable species of macaw that lives mainly in Brazil. The striking deep blue of their feathers and small pops of yellow make it hard to pull your eyes away, ...

What does it take to save the world's largest parrot from extinction? Dedication, ingenuity - and love. A hot June day in the Pantanal, Brazil. It's the dry season. Although this is the world’s ...

The Hyacinth macaw is native to central and eastern South America and holds the title of the longest parrot species in the world. Measuring up to about 100 centimeters from head to tail, this striking ...

The hyacinth macaw is one of the most stunning birds in the world, known for its deep royal blue feathers and impressive size ...

A few months ago, I shared a study about parrots’ wasteful eating habits, which found that approximately half of the foods they handled ended up on the floor (more here). Wasting food doesn’t make ...

PANTANAL, Brazil - Hyacinth macaws in their cobalt-blue splendor descended on palm trees like exalted angels as we sat in our unpretentious fishing camp along the Rio Piquiri. The birds appeared in ...

Recent fires in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands have burned through nearly 80% of a refuge that serves as critical habitat for the iconic hyacinth macaw, according to media reports. The striking, ...

Usually, nature follows a simple rule of thumb: the bigger the creature, the less nimble it is in its movements. But there is always an exception that proves the rule, and that very well may be the ...

If you ever needed proof that rescue birds form deep emotional bonds with their people, this Hyacinth Macaw delivers it in the cutest way possible. In the precious clip, the little blue bird is ...

Conservationists working with the hyacinth macaw and the golden lion tamarin say there’s been a worrying increase in trafficking of these two species that are emblematic of Brazil’s biodiversity.