Going out on a limb by tennesseecowgirl
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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)
bmac62
Fine photo Lynell...had a friend who kept a white macaw in his home...unbelievably piercing screech. These are not meant to be domesticated. for sure!
machobubba
Beautiful capture and thanx for the tidbits of facts...
FaeMoon
Oh, I love Hyacinths.. such big McCaws and so amazingly colored! Beautiful photo!
ssteph
Wonerful capture, its a beauty
bodo_56
What a brillant composition! The colors are just perfect and almost glowing!
whaleman
What stunning colors! Nice shot!
Crabbycabby
Wow, stunning colours.
Roywig
I was just about to say the same as wysiwig LOL Lovely capture and no wire showing very well done
GARAGELAND
Chattanooga Aquarium? I didnt know birds could swim under water! This is a spectacular Image, Top Marks for this!!!!!!!!!!!
Rhanagaz
Great capture of this beautiful bird, Lynell! Maybe they have to live in protected areas to survive? Very sad to loose this parrot... :o]
renecyberdoc
excellent shot and bird,and again the human hand is destroying.seems we never learn.
soffy
What a beautiful bird and shot,excellent****
nefertiabet
Beautiful shot and nice bird!!!
cannonn
Gorgeous!!very vivid and beautiful and colofull
dakotabluemoon
Such a beautiful bird and yes it is true that the killing of these birds should be a sin and because of the stupidity of people we are losing a wonderful part of life.
fallen21
Awesome pic!
ia-du-lin
fantastic foto, great colors
Hendesse
Fantastic photograph. Gorgeous colors and excellent details.
capelito
Great shot!
gonzojr
Fantastic and beautiful
mariogiannecchini
This is a gorgeous capture! very beautiful photo and interesting info !
0rest4wicked
Vibrant!
dochtersions
Fantastic blue capture, Lionell!!!
gemb1
Excellent photo wonderful detail and color You do great work
brycek
Gorgeous shot and colors!!
Flint_Hawk
What a fabulous photo of this beautiful bird!
flavia49
wonderful
Richardphotos
very beautiful bird and effect
Orinoor
Beautiful bird and lovely shot!
cvrad
a beautiful bird and a wonderful capture sad to hear that people feel they have "own" something instead of just enjoy it for it's beauty and recognize it's right to freedom.