8 Most Beautiful Macaws on Planet Earth
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00:00 4 Evergreen presents 8 Most Beautiful Macaw Breeds In The World
00:05 8. Blue and Gold Macaws
00:10 Blue and Gold Macaw is a famous South American parrot that belongs to the Macaw family.
00:18 As its name speaks, the upper parts of its body are blue colored whereas the
00:26 bottom ones are in shades of gold and orange. It can reach from 76 cm to 86 cm in length
00:38 and can weigh up to 1.5 kg. With a lifespan of nearly 30 years, this lovely bird is the
00:48 most commonly petted macaw breed in the world. 7. Hyacinth Macaws
01:01 The largest parrot species on the planet is Hyacinth Macaw, also referred to as the Blue
01:10 Macaw. This giant is native to the central and eastern
01:15 parts of South America and is mostly found in Brazil and Paraguay.
01:23 It has a cobalt color skin with bright yellow rings around its eyes and beak. It can be
01:35 100 cm long and can weigh up to 3.5 kg. Despite of a good lifespan of 50 years, these
01:45 birds are now officially declared as threatened species.
01:52 6. Military Macaws
02:00 One of the most beautiful member of this family, the Military Macaw gets its name because of
02:04 its green plumage and resemblance to a military uniform.
02:11 This medium-sized bird is found in the forests of New Mexico and South America. Although
02:17 its wild existence is declared as vulnerable, but it is still in abundance in the pet trade
02:22 industry. It can be up to 76 cm in length and almost 1 kg in size. It has a lifespan
02:32 of nearly 50 years and is a very friendly and calm-natured species.
02:38 5. Scarlet Macaws
02:44 Scarlet Macaws are one of the most beautiful macaws on the planet. They are found in the
02:49 central and southern American forests. They are primarily red with a yellow band around
03:00 their neck. It ranges from 76 to 99 cm in length and can weigh up to 1 kg. Due to habitat destruction
03:15 by the locals and capturing by the traders, this bird is at brink of extinction now.
03:24 4. Hybrid Macaws
03:31 Hybrid Macaws are the most versatile breed of its kind. As the name suggests, it is a
03:40 hybrid of two different kinds of macaws. That's why it is almost impossible to tell about
03:51 their physical description and behaviors. They are extremely social, but their behaviors
04:01 may depend on either of its parents. So, in order to better understand the bird, it is
04:10 necessary to learn the traits of the parents as well.
04:17 3. Great Green Macaw
04:26 Found in the tropical forests of Ecuador and Colombia, the Great Green Macaw is the third
04:33 most beautiful macaw breed in the world. It has a green-colored plumage with a red forehead.
04:45 It can range from 85 to 90 cm and can weigh up to 1.3 kg. It has a shorter life expectancy
05:01 of 29 years as compared to other macaws, but still is one of the most popular macaw families
05:07 in the world.
05:11 2. Red-Fronted Macaw
05:19 Found an endemic only in the semi-desert mountains of Bolivia, this small macaw species is the
05:28 second most beautiful in the world. There is a red patch on the forehead as well as
05:35 the eyes and the beak. All these features along with blue-colored feathers provide a
05:41 gorgeous finishing to its beauty. It has a length of 60 cm and is officially declared
05:51 an endangered species.
05:55 1. Blue-Headed Macaw
06:02 The most beautiful macaw breed on the planet is the Blue-Headed Macaw, which is also known
06:07 as the Coulon's Macaw. It is found in forests of Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. It has a green
06:21 plumage with the head and feathers having a blue shade.
06:27 Claimed to be one of the smallest macaw breeds, it is found to be 41 cm in length and 0.3
06:32 kg in weight. It has a lifespan of 40 years and is declared as vulnerable by the IUCN
06:41 due to its recent decline in its population.
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