Hyacinth Macaw
Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
The Hyacinth Macaw is a sky-colored giant with brilliant cobalt-blue feathers, golden-ringed eyes, and the largest wingspan of any parrot. Native to Brazil’s Pantanal and Cerrado, it cracks open nuts with bone-crushing force. But habitat loss and illegal trade have pushed it to the edge. Once declining rapidly, its population is now stabilizing thanks to nest protection, conservation breeding, and community-led forest preservation
Vulnerable
Population: 6,500 - 7,000
Years Until Extinction: 35 - 40 years
Habitat
Open forests, palm groves, gallery woodlands
Main Threat
Habitat destruction & illegal pet trade
Description
The world’s largest flying parrot, with deep blue feathers, a powerful hooked beak, and bright yellow eye and beak accents. Its long tail and graceful flight belie its strength.
Wingspan: Up to 4 feet
Diet: Palm nuts, fruit, seeds
Nesting: Nests in tree hollows or cliffside cavities
Mating: Gentle mutual preening and duet calls
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest flying parrot in the world, found in South America’s open woodlands. Its deep blue feathers and bright yellow eye and beak skin give it a regal, commanding appearance. The dance features confident, open-armed gestures and grounded pacing, embodying the macaw’s calm strength and social awareness.
Its beak is so strong it can crack coconuts, and crush metal cage bars during illegal trafficking
Learn the Dance
Choreography Suggestions:
Wing sweeps: broad arm arcs suggesting huge cobalt wings.
Nut crack: strong forearm “beak” press at center line, then release.
Pair preen: alternating shoulder brushes as if grooming a partner.
Grand and affectionate; steady glide with brief powerful accents.
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Costume Ideas: Cobalt-blue top with darker blue arm drapes; small yellow cheek-mark accents.
Prompt Ideas: Dancer channeling hyacinth macaw: wide wing arcs, decisive “beak” press, gentle alternating shoulder-preen; cobalt costume with yellow cheek marks; canopy-edge setting.
