Save the Hyacinth Macaw

The Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), or Hyacinthine Macaw, is a parrot native to central and eastern South America. With a length (from the top of its head to the tip of its long pointed tail) of about 100 cm (3.3 ft) it is longer than any other species of parrot.

The Hyacinth Macaw is endangered because of habitat loss and because people trap and sell them as pets. In the 1980s, it is estimated that at least 10,000 birds were taken from the wild. The macaw's habitat is dwindling because of ranching and agriculture. The bird has even been hunted for food.