Amazing Nature #122 - Blue MacawsteemCreated with Sketch.

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Today I continue with the other beautiful macaw which has been speculated many days by different social networks about its supposed disappearance, although it is true that it is in danger of extinction is a lie that it was declared extinct. If we take into account that in order to determine that a species is extinct it is necessary to observe its environment for a very long time. I am talking about the blue macaw. Come with me to get to know some of its main characteristics.

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As its name indicates, this bird is practically blue due to its bright and intense plumage, its scientific name is Anodorhynchus Hyacinthinus and like other macaws, it is capable of living at altitudes up to 3000 meters above sea level, although it will always prefer the middle galleries of the great American rainforests.

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The blue macaw belongs to the family of Psittaciformes parrots, its large size and color make it virtually impossible not to recognize the naked eye, and is very intelligent in comparison with other species.

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They are usually located in part of Central America and in the great tropical jungles and humid forests of South America, and this is mainly due to their reproductive habits, reason enough to travel and be distributed in several countries, being Brazil the country where the largest population of this species of Macaws is concentrated.

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For making such extensive trips is the only one of its kind that has the record of the longest flights, in addition to being the largest in size and weight, there is no dimorphism between both sexes this is usually a headache for scientists because it is very difficult to determine what sex they are.

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The most common threat that puts at risk the preservation of this species and that has left it in lists of animals in extreme danger of extinction is the sale and traffic to be sold as the exotic animal to countries of the Asian continent, European and the United States. Therefore there are different organizations that have been created in Brazil in order to create reserves and protect this beautiful bird.

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They differ from other species of parrots and macaws for having larger size and amount of feathers so being the only species that travel great distances, they tend to spend more time with their partner than other species of macaws. Many species of macaws can live in captivity while the blue macaw if locked up can die of sadness or become breathless.

They feed mainly on seeds and fruits of the jungles, can reach 90cm in length and have a maximum weight of 1.8 kilograms over most other species, has a reputation for being romantic and always being with his partner which not leave for the rest of his life.

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As for their reproductive cycle they lay up to 4 eggs maximum that will be white and round, the incubation period is 25 days and the hatchlings will not give up their parents until 7 years, unlike other kinds of macaws these are very social and have to travel in flocks of up to 50 individuals.

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People and social networks have rumored that this bird has disappeared and is totally false, what happens is that the bird to be threatened has fled to further into the rainforest where at certain miles is almost impossible human transit. So if you see this news do not pay attention that now is when it comes to living this beautiful species.

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Oh, this macaw is really beautiful!

Superbes ces perroquets bleus ... comme l’eau de la mer 🌊

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