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Hyacinth Macaws and their Unique Seed-Distribution Service

Hyacinth Macaws and their Unique Seed-Distribution Service

Location:  Pantanal in Central South America
Species: Blue-Feathered Hyacinth Macaw
Published: 2020-10-20
Added: 2025-12-4
Source: Terra Mater

The Pantanal in central South America is the world’s largest tropical wetland and home to the blue-feathered hya-cinth macaw. As well as being the world’s largest flying parrot,hyacinth macaws are vital rainforest gardeners as they unintentionally distribute seeds across vast distances, impacting 18 plant species.