Going out on a limb by tennesseecowgirl

Photography • Animals • posted on May 05, 2011

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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

Comments (100)

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emmecielle

1:29PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

Fantastic portrait! Splendid colours and lighting! :)

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willpee

1:37PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

What a fantastic shot Lynell !! but isn't an Aquarium for fish ???..lol ( just teasing ). Thank you for the facts, it really adds to the photo !!!

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jendellas

2:05PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

So beautiful, why am I not surprised they are under threat, why carn't they be left alone!!!

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drifterlee

2:05PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

What a beautiful bird!!

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MagikUnicorn

3:29PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

PURE BEAUTY

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adrie

4:29PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

Fantastic photo shot....love it.

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makron

4:40PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

Wonderful capture. Very beautiful bird

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magichild2

4:51PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

Excellent photo caputure

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sandra46

5:11PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

AMAZING IMAGE!

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Minda

9:17PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

Very Beautiful Bird and wonderful capture lynell..

CaressingTheDark

11:10PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

Now isn't he adorable, Great capture

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jocko500

11:22PM | Fri, 06 May 2011

wonderful shot

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Blush

1:28AM | Sat, 07 May 2011

Lynell, You would of loved one of my friends..she had 3 of these birds...and 3 Yellow Napes...they would sing Row Row Row Your Boat...and I would laugh...then they would say Whatcha laughing at honey??? They would whistle for her dog....they were hilarious..she also bred cockatiels....if they were sick she would come get me to ride with her to the vets in Elizabethtown...35 miles away.....she finally moved.......I hated to see her leave.....I still think of her and when I saw this McCaw I thought of her.......... I don't see how anyone could hurt them either Great capture..........Love the colors Hugs Susan~

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boobunny

1:33AM | Sat, 07 May 2011

This is gorgeous, what a beautiful bird and picture.

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jif3d

6:07AM | Sat, 07 May 2011

Ace capture and composition, not to mention some neat postworking ! I guess the fashion houses have a lot to answer for as well, as the poachers ! Well done & ~Cheers~

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tofi

6:56AM | Sat, 07 May 2011

Look at the colour of this beautiful bird! Sensational POV and subject! What a remarkable beauty! A truly lovely composition, and I do love the setting!

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bkhook

8:13AM | Sat, 07 May 2011

What a beautiful capture.

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Foink

8:51AM | Sat, 07 May 2011

Fantastic shot!!!

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Umbetro38

10:06AM | Sat, 07 May 2011

I just love your pictures - have a nice weekend

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Jay-el-Jay

2:38PM | Sat, 07 May 2011

A lovely shot of this colorful parrot.That beak looks like it could take off a finger.

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awjay

4:11PM | Sat, 07 May 2011

lovely color

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bangonthedrums

8:21AM | Sun, 08 May 2011

i loved this when you showed me what you'd been working on and i like it even more the 2nd time around - you've managed to catch the playfulness i imagined i saw in him when i first saw him in the exhibit, and your equally playful title is placed with a beautiful subtlety... awesome hon! happy mother's day! xo

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three_grrr

3:46PM | Sun, 08 May 2011

Absolutely stunning bird! I've seen Scarlet and Military, but never Hyacinth. In fact, I had a close encounter with a Scarlet .. I thought it was going to rip my lip off, but instead it stuck it's tongue in my mouth! I have been French Kissed by a Scarlet Macaw!! It was at a pet shop where the bird was the owner's personal pet.

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carlx

4:01PM | Sun, 08 May 2011

Wonderful!!!

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KatesFriend

8:58PM | Sun, 08 May 2011

He is a beautiful creature, his plumage is stunningly vibrant. Parrots are indeed a very long lived bird. Winston Churchill once owned one that was given to him just after WWII (not quite sure of the date). The bird passed away only a few years ago.

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