10 Rarest Parrots in the World - Rarest.org
WEBFeb 18, 2019 · The beautifully blue and yellow toned Blue-throated Macaw is a rare parrot from Bolivia. It is estimated that there are about 250 – 300 Blue-throated Macaws remaining in the wild. The Blue-throated Macaw population has been decimated because of illegal catching and selling of the birds as pets.
9 Top Blue Parrot Species to Keep as Pets - The Spruce Pets
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Some parrot species are commonly blue while others have a blue mutation gene. Learn how to tell the difference among blue parrots with these tips.
Lear's macaw - Wikipedia
WEBLear's macaw (Anodorhynchus leari), also known as the indigo macaw, is a large all-blue Brazilian parrot, a member of a large group of neotropical parrots known as macaws. It was first described by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1856. Lear's macaw is 70–75 cm (27⁄ – 29⁄ in) long and weighs around 950 g (2 lb 2 oz).
Blue macaw parrot that inspired "Rio" is now officially extinct in …
WEBSep 7, 2018 · According to the association, the Spix's macaw is the rarest parrot species in the world. In the wild, the parrots are extinct since the year 2000, but they are conserved in breeding...
13 Beautiful Blue Parrot Species - Flock Companion
WEBJan 9, 2024 · In fact, blue is the rarest color in nature, with only a few organisms capable of producing true-blue pigments. Parrots use the structure of their feathers to distort the reflection of light, which makes them appear blue.
Top 5 Blue Parrot Species to Keep as Pets - Wide Open Spaces
WEBMay 4, 2020 · Blue parrots are rare! One of the most stunning parrots in the world is the Hyacinth macaw, which is, in fact, the world's largest by length. Blue parrot species range from small to very large in size and come in powdery light blues to deep indigos.
List of Blue Parrots Kept As Pets (With Pictures)
WEBBlue is a rare color in the animal kingdom, especially among birds. Still, several parrots have naturally developed blue plumage. Additionally, selective breeding of certain mutations has also produced blue feathers in some birds.
How to Care for Hyacinth Macaws (Blue Parrots) - The Spruce Pets
WEBJun 28, 2019 · The beautiful, cobalt-blue hyacinth macaw is the largest of all parrots. It is a rare and threatened species that should be kept only by a very dedicated owner who can provide for needs that are as large as the bird itself.
Blue Quaker Parrot: Information, Behavior, Care & Pictures - Bird …
WEBMar 2, 2024 · The Blue Quaker Parrot is a captivating blue mutation of the original green Quaker Parrot. This parrot combines striking back and wings with subtle orange-yellow touches, especially on tail feathers. The Blue Quaker Parrot is …
Saving the blue parrots of South America - BBC Earth
WEBSouth America has many exotically coloured parrots, but the sophisticated blue plumage sets the Spix’s apart from many other species on the continent. For years, Spix’s macaws were restricted to a small area of habitat in north-eastern Brazil. Deforestation in the 20th Century contributed to their decline.