The Hyacinth Macaw is the world's largest and most expensive parrot. This complete guide covers everything from cost and legality to care requirements and diet.
The Hyacinth Macaw is without question the most spectacular parrot in the world. Entirely cobalt blue with bright yellow eye rings, it is both the largest and most expensive parrot you can own.
Cost Hyacinth Macaws cost between $10,000 and $20,000. This high price reflects their CITES listing, difficulty of breeding, and immense demand.
Legal Status Hyacinth Macaws are CITES Appendix I listed. This means they require documentation proving captive-bred origin. All our Hyacinth Macaws come with full CITES documentation.
Cage Requirements These are massive birds that need a very large enclosure â minimum 8x4x4 feet. They have the strongest beak of any parrot and will destroy poor-quality cages.
Diet In the wild, Hyacinth Macaws eat primarily palm nuts. In captivity, a diet of palm nuts, macadamia nuts, quality pellets, and fresh fruits is ideal.
Personality Despite their size, Hyacinth Macaws are known as gentle giants. They are affectionate, playful, and deeply bonded to their owners.