Hyacinth Macaw at the Nashville Zoo

On a trip to the Nashville Zoo, I captured a few pics of the Hyacinth Macaw. The macaw is such a gorgeous color of cobalt. 




The macaw is a parrot native to central and eastern South America. Notice the yellow ring around the eye. It is an endangered species and there are an estimated 2500-5000 Hyacinth macaws left in the wild today. 





I am thankful that I went to the zoo with my grandsons. It's always a joy to spend time with them and watch the excitement in their eyes - Judy. 



Linking to:

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer
Wild Bird Wednesday @ Paying Ready Attention Gallery

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Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life 
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson
Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life
Sweet Inspiration Link Party @ The Boondocks Blog on Fridays

Saturday's Critters @ Viewing Nature with Eileen on Saturday
Camera Critters on Saturday
I'd Rather Be Birdin' on Saturday at noon

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11 comments:

  1. mick12:37 AM

    I see lots of quite ordinary parrots around my house but NEVER anything as exotic and beautiful as that blue beauty in your post. Thanks for sharing - I can dream of seeing one!!

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  2. Lea1:38 AM

    Beautiful!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  3. Michelle5:08 PM

    That bird is just gorgeous and the perfect shade of blue.

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  4. A Colorful World11:07 PM

    Oh what a beautiful blue bird! Great photos of him.

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  5. Anu3:16 AM

    Hello. Amazing bird!

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  6. The French Hutch8:42 AM

    Oh my goodness, such an amazing color. Thanks for sharing such a beauty.........

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  7. eileeninmd10:26 AM

    Hello, This Hyacinth Macaw is a gorgeous bird. It is sad that they are an endangered species. I love their color blue and the yellow eye ring. Lovely post and photos. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

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  8. Jeanna12:55 PM

    Big city zoos are a hoot forgive the pun and what is better than going with kids. Lovely bird, they have some parrots at the shoe store I go to and they are not friendly, lol.

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  9. Sue12:58 PM

    Wonderful trip for making great memories, a beautiful bird indeed!
    Sue

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  10. Angie4:44 PM

    God's creations are truly amazing - only He could make this blue!!! I hope when young people go to the zoo this helps inspire them to protect the animals and our planet for future generations!

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  11. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie5:18 PM

    Such a beautiful bird - so sad that they are rare now. A day at the zoo with little ones sounds wonderful. x Karen

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