The two most expensive parrot in the world

The two most expensive parrot in the world

Palm cockatoo

Range and abundance

Closed tropical forest and adjacent savanna and paperbark woodland on Cape York Peninsula. Like many animals of Cape York Peninsula, Palm Cockatoos also occur in New Guinea. Australia and New Guinea have been connected by a landbridge for most of the past 2 million years; the islands of Torres Strait still provide ‘stepping stones’ for some species which migrate between Cape York and New Guinea.

Description

The Palm Cockatoo is Australia’s largest cockatoo, weighing up to 1200 g. It is a distinctive bird with a large crest and black matte body feathers. It has a red cheek patch which is an area of bare skin that can change colour depending on how much blood is flushed through it.  Birds can hide or reveal the cheek patch by altering the position of facial feathers. They call with a distinctive piercing, far-carrying whistle.

Ecology

The Palm Cockatoo has one of the largest bills of any parrots (only the Hyacinth Macaw has a larger bill). This powerful bill enables Palm Cockatoos to eat very hard nuts and seeds. The bill is unusual as the lower and upper mandibles do not meet for much of its length, allowing the tongue to hold a nut against the top mandible while the lower mandible works to open it.

Breeding takes place inside large tree hollows. Males use their massive bills to break off thick sticks to use for a drumming display during the breeding season. After drumming, the male occasionally strips the stick into small pieces to line the nest. The reason for drumming remains a mystery, although it is thought that perhaps the females can assess the durability of the nesting hollow by the resonance of the drumming.

Threats

Palm Cockatoos have an extremely low breeding rate and require very specific types of tree hollows for nesting. Therefore, a reduction in the availability of suitable hollow trees, for example as a result of changed fire regimes, constitutes a threat to Palm Cockatoos.

                                                                                                 

Hyacinth macaw

 

The hyacinth macaw, also known as the hyacinthine macaw or the blue macaw, is the largest bird in the macaw family, and the largest of the flying parrot species.

Scientific Name

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus.

Origin and History

The hyacinth macaw is native to central and eastern South America. There are three main populations: one in the Pantanal wetland region of Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northeastern Paraguay;  another in the Cerrado region of Brazil's eastern interior; and one in the Amazon basin of Brazil. The hyacinth macaw prefers to dwell in palm swamps, woodlands, and semi-open areas, and usually avoids dense, humid forests. It can usually be found in the open areas along major rivers. 

English ornithologist and artist John Latham first described and cataloged the hyacinth macaw in 1790, and its numbers in the wild have been in steady decline since then, due to a gradual reduction in habitat and steady demand for the bird in the pet trade and by indigenous tribes who hunt the birds for meat and for their ornamental feathers. As a result, the hyacinth macaw is listed in Appendix I of the Convention in International Trade of Endangered Species list, which prohibits international trade of parrot species. Both Brazil and Paraguay now protect the bird by law.

Size

This largest of all parrots can measure as long as 40 inches from the beak to the tip of the tail, with a wingspan as large as 4 feet. Adults weigh in at 2.6 to 3.7 pounds. 

Average Lifespan

A hyacinth macaw that is well cared for in captivity can live more than 60 years. Diet is especially important in achieving this lifespan.  

Temperament

Though somewhat frightening in appearance due to its enormous size and powerful, sharp hooked beak, the hyacinth macaw is something of a gentle giant. Hyacinths are quite gentle by nature. They are easily trained by positive reinforcement and tend to bond strongly with their human caregivers. 

Hyacinth macaws have a wide variety of vocalizations, ranging from deep guttural growls and loud screeching to high trills. They are also capable of purring. They tend to make more noise when they form a large flock. 

Hyacinth Macaw Colors and Markings

Hyacinth Macaws are a deep shade of solid blue, with bright yellow patches around the eyes and beak.

Caring for the Hyacinth Macaw

Hyacinth macaw's are a handful to care for, so before seeking a breeder, check with animal rescue organizations and adoption agencies on the chance that a bird may have been given up by someone unable to care for it. Beyond this, macaws are not commonly sold in pet stores, so seek out a breeder specializing in this specimen.

These birds demand more time and attention than other species, so hyacinth macaws are definitely not the right pets for just anybody. Large, beautiful, and intelligent, they can be quite alluring, but resist the temptation to bring a hyacinth home without thoroughly thinking it through. Caring for this bird is an enormous undertaking that demands a long time commitment.

As might be expected with such a large bird, a hyacinth macaw requires a spacious area to live. There are very few commercial cages large enough for this bird, and almost none that the bird cannot break out of. Many owners find that a custom-designed cage is necessary, although a full room dedicated to the parrot is even better. This bird needs space to fly about—even if it has had its wing feathers trimmed. 

Most regular cages can easily be turned to rubble by the powerful beak. If you must keep the bird in a cage, the best bet is a cage made of stainless steel. Stainless steel cages are far more durable and long-lasting and the benefits of owning one for years outweigh the cost in the long run. A stainless steel cage is a worthwhile investment.

Hyacinth macaws can be very destructive, and it is critical that the cage have lots of wooden toys and branches to chew on. You should expect to replace these frequently. 

A hyacinth macaw's beak is a powerful tool, which means that they must be taught at an early age not to "mouth" their human caregivers, no matter how gently. Thankfully, they are usually quite docile and easygoing and seem to enjoy learning and human companionship. Like virtually all parrots, the hyacinth macaw is a highly social animal that requires a lot of interaction with its human caregiver in order to be emotionally happy. Neglected, confined birds are often described as "neurotic," given to screaming, destructiveness, and self-mutilating behaviors such as feather-plucking. If they receive plenty of attention, though, they will prove to be among the friendliest of the macaw species, exceedingly interested in humans. 

Although not the most fluent talkers of the macaws, a hyacinth can learn a few words and phrases, which it will repeat incessantly. They are highly intelligent, and may even learn to use those words in proper context. 

Feeding the Hyacinth Macaw

In the wild, hyacinth macaws primarily feed on fruit, green vegetation, and nuts—especially the nuts from the  acuri and bocaiuva palms. Its strong beak can even crack coconuts. In captivity, they do well on a diet of fruit, vegetables, leafy greens and plenty of nuts, particularly the macadamia nut, as they require more carbohydrates than other parrot species. A pet hyacinth's diet can be supplemented with specially formulated species-specific pellets.

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