Hyacinth Macaw

A parrot native to central and eastern South America, the Hyacinth Macaw is longer and larger than any other flying species of parrot. Its feathers are entirely blue except for splashes of yellow accenting around its eyes and mouth. It can also be identified by its long and pointed tail.

Traveling vast distances to find the ripest food, the Hyacinth Macaw has a diet that consists mainly of Brazil nuts, which it is able to effortlessly crack with its strong beak. The bird also possesses a dry, smooth tongue with a bone inside of it, which acts as an effective tool for tapping into fruits. Another favorite food, the acuri nut, is so hard to crack that the Hyacinth Macaw does not feed on it until it has passed through the digestive system of cattle.