This Macaw is among the largest parrot species. They can grow up to a metre tall. These birds have a beautiful blue colour.They are very social. Animals and they lay 2 to 3 eggs. The young are cared for by the parents for about 3 months. After that, they fly out.I photographed these Hyacinth Macaws in the Pantanal. This species is native to a small part of South America. You find them alkeen in forest areas and wetlands like the Amazon and the Pantanal. Worldwide, there are only 4300 of these birds left. So they are very vulnerable.
Hillebrand Breuker is a landscape and nature photographer. He has a strong preference for areas where, as a photographer and nature lover, you can move freely off the beaten track. This can be in Norway, Sweden, Scotland, for example, but also on the Frisian.. Read more…