The Blue Macaw

The blue macaw is native to eastern and central South America.  This species is also know as the Hyacinth Macaw.  It is the largest macaw and the largest species of flying parrots.  Due to humans capturing these beautiful birds and destroying their habitats, the blue macaw is considered an endangered species. 

The blue macaw is a fascinating creature.  My love for this bird began when I watched the animated feature "Rio".  The main character in this movie is a blue macaw that had been taken away from his home of Rio de Janeiro as an infant by trappers who later returns to Rio as an adult to mate with a female blue macaw to preserve their species.  The two blue macaws face obstacles on the way.  As with all animated movies, the two blue macaws live happily ever after in Rio de Janeiro.