Going out on a limb by tennesseecowgirl
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Description
This is a Hyacinth Macaw that I photographed at the Chattanooga Aquarium, hope you enjoy.
FUN FACTS
The hyacinth macaw is the largest member of the parrot family. These macaws are social birds and generally live in pairs or small groups. Pairs are extremely faithful and share the tasks of raising their young. The hyacinth macaw’s natural lifespan is estimated to be 30 to 50 years or more. Males tend to be much larger than females. This macaw’s beak is the most powerful of all birds and is used to crack hard palm nuts, which is their diet.
Sadly these birds are threatened in the wild. They've suffered from poaching for the pet trade and for their feathers.
Thank you all for your comments on my 500th post. :)
My 500th post for all of you
My 500th post for all of you
Comments (100)
Faemike55
Wonderful capture, Lynell Great bit of facts
qrud
Amazing, excellent.
JeffersonAF
Beautiful.
greyone
Wow Lynell, This is a gorgeous capture. Such a beautiful subject and great lighting.
geoffwoods
What an amazing bird. Just look at those colours. This is a great photo Lynell love the composition but I don't love poachers or the people who buy from them. I won't tell you what I would love to do with them. Well done my friend. Geoff.
knupps
Wow.... what a great shot. Great start for your next 500 uploads.
bebopdlx
What a fine shot, beautiful bird.
prutzworks
werll captured composition
goodoleboy
OMG, magnificent blue textured feathers on this beautiful bird, contrasted against the darkened milieu of its environment, Lynell! It seems to be eyeing your camera, conjecturing on whether it can bite through the lens as it does through palm nuts.
CarolSassy
AAAAAWWWW! What a pretty bird! Excellent shot! (:
anitalee
Excellent
eekdog Online Now!
outstanding! love his deeeeep blue Lynell. super capture..
sixstring
..... How'd you get him alone in the trees, Lynell????....... I'm confused??? ........ Isn't he supposed to be watching the ship with the monkey???? :P This is a GREAT shot! And thank you for the extra research you did. You really do learn something new every day! hug :) - Matt
doarte
Beautiful Creature!
pixeluna
I've seen a few great photographers here (IMHO) and I think you are one of the top 10.
Isabelle711
Amazing capture. :))) Love how you captured the deep blue color. :))) A Most amazing image. :)) Thank you for sharing the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))
mgtcs
OMG....What a fabulous shot my friend, very, very beautiful bird and you captured it perfectly! 10*
dragonmuse
Wonderful capture :)
npauling
He really is a spectacular speciman isn't he and this is a wonderful capture of him. We could do with lots of these birds in the world.
blondeblurr
A beautiful presentation of this bird and what a powerful beak indeed, and not to forget - what a ripe old age they can get to ? WOW in dramatic blue, my favourite colour, he has got his eye on you Lynell, BB
magnus073
Lynell, this is an amazing capture of this colorful little gal. Really like the title, and also the background info you provided
kbrog
Beautiful bird and a superb capture! I love it's color. :)
annie5
What a great capture! Superb colors too :)
wysiwig
Hmmm, a bird at the aquarium? Did you catch any fish at the aviary? (:-o Brilliant image! Spectacular clarity and color. Really neat.
Bossie_Boots
Such a beautiful bird how can anyone harm them superb capture my friend !!
danapommet
Beautiful colors and postwork. Dana
bobrgallegos
Great Photo of such a beautiful Bird. I Love Your Composition.
KnightWolverine
Splendidly Beautiful Capture!...and thanks for the history...(smiles)...
bazza
Fabulous capture what a gorgeous bird, Lovely colours no wonder they are poached!!
wilhelm2
Wonderful shot my friend!!!