| Hyacinth Macaw | |
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| Information | |
| Common Name | Hyacinthine Macaw |
| Range | central and eastern South America. |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes Psittacoidea |
| Family | Psittacidae Arinae Arini |
| Genus | Anodorhynchus |
| Species | Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus |
| Conservation Status | |
 Vulnerable | |
The hyacinth macaw, largest of all parrots, is also one of the most endangered, so popular is it as an attractive cage bird. Despite it's protected status, large numbers are being trapped and sold illegally each year. It is estimated that there are only 2,500 left in the wild.