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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

Is my recording stored?

No. Your audio is used to identify the bird in the moment and isn't saved to our servers. The birds you confirm are kept as cards in your own field journal; the recordings themselves are not.

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Birdsong field guide

Hyacinth Macaw

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus

The Hyacinth Macaw is the world's largest flying parrot, recognized by its striking cobalt-blue plumage and massive, powerful beak.

What it sounds like

Extremely loud, harsh, and guttural 'kraaa-aaa' shrieks and raspy croaks.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It possesses a bite force exceeding 1,200 psi, capable of cracking hard macadamia nuts and even coconuts.
Bright yellow rings of bare skin around the eyes and at the base of the mandible create a distinctive 'smiling' appearance.
Individuals have been observed using tools, such as wedging leaves in their mouths to prevent nuts from slipping while being cracked.
They are highly social and typically mate for life, often seen flying in pairs or small family groups.
The population relies heavily on the Manduvi tree for nesting sites, which provides the large natural cavities they require.

Habitat

Semi-open woodlands, palm savannas, and seasonally flooded grasslands (Pantanal).

Range

Central and eastern South America, primarily within Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northeastern Paraguay.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Glaucous MacawAnodorhynchus glaucus Indigo MacawAnodorhynchus leari

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