Hyacinth Macaws Run a Unique Seed-Distribution Service | Wild to Know

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The Pantanal in central South America is the world’s largest tropical wetland, home to an astonishing variety of unique flora and fauna. One of its most striking inhabitants is the blue-feathered hyacinth macaw. As well as being the world’s largest flying parrot, these macaws run a unique seed-distribution service that keeps the rainforest flourishing. But a catalogue of threats - from illegal wildlife trade to human encroachment - have made these forest gardeners endangered. And now they’re also facing fire . . .
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[@terramater]

Did you know that it takes around 100 days for Hyacinth Macaw chicks to reach a size that will allow them to leave the nest? Until then, their parents have to bring them palm seeds to eat. Nice "room service" right? 😉 ↠ 🦜 Check out also "How this African parrot ended up in a cactus in Arizona": kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2OwYaKMaampb7M

[@mysterious7215]

Yes

[@Kashiik63]

Nice teaching

[@nahulseyon54]

Yes. Room service in Animal Kingdom!!!

[@abbiravindhran8424]

Why can't they have the filthy rich people donate money to conservation efforts?

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa790]

Do you think the kids get sick of eating palm seeds after that long?

[@lightyearahead]

Planting trees. They are doing a noble work.

[@terramater]

Absolutely! 🌳

[@ma.cherylmesina3028]

#TeamTrees

[@bonazza4476]

Like every other bird lol

[@Dragongirl06]

Teamtrees: bird edition

[@ma.cherylmesina3028]

@@Dragongirl06 *y a s*

[@namanmishra1030]

When a blue bird is more environmental conservative than 7 billion humans combined

[@terramater]

Nothing more to add! 🙌🏽

[@nahulseyon54]

Yes. We must do more even though it costs everything.

[@agentt9235]

@@nahulseyon54 yes I agree

[@nahulseyon54]

@@agentt9235 Thanks a lot!☺🖒👍

[@SicilyBlandina]

Factss. They shouls be protected at all cost

[@JAGzilla-ur3lh]

So this has kind of blown my mind. All kinds of animals unintentionally disperse seeds, but I had no idea there was a parrot smart enough to do it *deliberately*. That's staggering. Why am I just now hearing about this?

[@livingcorpse5664]

Same.

[@terramater]

They're really fascinating parrots, right? 🦜

[@anomnomnomnivore1350]

Even lesser parrot intelligence is staggering, look at budgies. If you want a pair or even a tiny flock of 6, they’re easy maintanence emotionally but high maintenance cleanly speaking and food wise. Even if they don’t step on your finger or interact with you, they really do behave interestingly. If you feel responsible enough, get some. Make sure you let them fly out the cage daily as well.

[@MrBurndonesinkchair]

It’s not deliberate. The mandibles, the mouth, tongue, beak; at best they can retain only 50% of what they’re trying to eat, with the other half falling to the ground below. It’s a feature analogous to The Origin of Species.

[@drakke125Channel]

i highly doubt much of it is intentional for most animals save for a few like the macaws, seeing how wasteful food dropping is a shared trait among various species and classes of animals. They def been spreading seeds intentionally for thousands of years for sure because this has been ingrained in them. Certain behavior and memories are supposedly passed down.

[@kunalkashyap863]

I don't get why these videos have so less views, I mean youtube just please spread these videos, they have to be seen by every person on the planet and make them realise what we are doing to these beautiful creatures just so that we have our daily pleasantries.

[@Jitendra__Saini]

I think too.

[@terramater]

Your comment made our day! Thanks for the beautiful feedback! ♥️

[@yeetusfeetus713]

@x mam u joking right?

[@yeetusfeetus713]

@x mam u must be joking. I can tell that comment is a joke

[@yeetusfeetus713]

@x mam nah, that's a joke. I can tell ur joking. U know ur not the only jokes here u know *not me*

[@JORDAN77777777777]

It's sad that these birds a doing more to preserve the rainforest than most humans.

[@terramater]

So true!

[@hv5962]

yes, and all that humans do is that we take these amazing birds away from the wild and put them in cages, just so that we can have a "cool bird" in our home , soo selfish, and sad is that many of these people dont even know how to care for this bird

[@sjrjfndn]

What do you want me to do I'm literally doing school I can't just go to the rainforest and plant 1,000 trees whenever I want too

[@sjrjfndn]

@@hv5962 Kinda we've saved one or two species though from going extinct

[@infinitebudgie]

@@hv5962 Well as for me, I mean I had saw 2 male baby budgies left out in my back yard and they were kinda injured so I took them to a bird doctor, later after that I tried finding their nest but I couldn't find it so I decided to keep them safe at my house and play and spent time with them as much as possible. I still try to find their parents but don't succeed but it's good to see the budgies healthy and happy with me.

[@krrangarajan5391]

Nature exposes itself in the most beautiful ways Possible

[@terramater]

Indeed!

[@elitecodfish2543]

And then human dooches ruin everything

[@nadoio]

I’m from the Amazon region of Brazil and seeing this animal up close is amazing, it doesn’t look like it’s a real animal and its size is also very impressive

[@zainalii]

"They pair with each other for life."

[@aidenw207]

Something only 1/2 of humans can do.

[@zainalii]

@@aidenw207 maybe less than that

[@galacticbutterfly5590]

I felt that

[@user-zy4wv7yx1z]

@@aidenw207 Not everyone wants to get married, nothing wrong with that.

[@shawnphillippi1128]

Only one ☝️ mate for their whole life. Earth Odyssey fact 😁👍🤩🤩 Awesome An amazing show

[@georgeraxworthy5088]

Humans can learn a lot from these beautiful birds.

[@arnolapiere7870]

3:11 Sidenote: the above row are hyacint macaws, but the row below are Lear's macaws, they look very much alike.

[@Flying_Tori]

I feel bad for, not only the macaws, but for the other animals who need the enviroment. They are all animals, we need to take care of them too!

[@indicaking]

There's a Hyacinth Macaw that comes into my work every once in a while, and it's the most beautiful bird I've ever seen. I'd even say more beautiful that the Bald Eagles that come in.

[@Sean-hz1rt]

Why this channel isn't getting more subscribers....can we make this channel viral 🤞🏻

[@terramater]

Thanks for your great support! 🤗

[@rajk2677]

I don't have enough words to appreciate the beauty of these wonderful birds and also mother nature which nourishes them. It is very very sad that man is bothered only about his short term gains and not the long term benefits of conserving nature the result of which is evident now.

[@gunscotthdgaming69420]

Lol these parrots planted more trees than Team Trees

[@Rose_12237]

We need to help keep these amazing and beautiful parrots alive! They are gorgeous! ♥️😄👍

[@sigmann66]

I like the fact that they bond for life. So sweet.

[@terramater]

Absolutely ❤️

[@sysmixy335]

Fun fact: These are not the birds from Rio. Fun fact #2: Also you won’t see one in the wild because they are only found in captivity. (Not totally extinct btw)

[@catgato4187]

Yeah I think it was the Spix's macaw Please do correct me if I am wrong

[@TokageSan]

@@catgato4187 You are correct

[@blackpyxy9583]

Yup they are extinct

[@shellyfilippi]

I was 16 years old in the 80s. I worked at Noah's Arch in Chicago . The store was huge. I worked in the bird department. They had 2 hyacinths parrots with many many parrots and all kinds of birds. It was the largest pet store in the world. I had a great time. They were all so cool

[@Trund27]

We must protect these and other creatures around the world

[@weizhang6451]

it gave me such a relief when i heard there is a program saving them. Because Hyacinth Macaw is my favorite animal!

[@terramater]

Good choice!, they're amazing animals!

[@Jibrail5726]

I have a dream on owning one, my African grey passed away a few weeks ago, but they are so expensive, mainly because of the declining population. I hope that these birds recover and one day we will be able to appreciate these all around the world in the wild.

[@terramater]

Hyacinth Macaws are really awesome parrots and we also hope that the population recovers! 💛

[@1point1_Gaming]

How about you leave them in the wild where they belong? Why do you feel the need to OWN a wild animal?

[@idkman8962]

@@1point1_Gaming usually these birds arent caught from the wild and put in a cage, rather the captive ones breed and then they kids are sold as pets

[@denjrsz]

@@1point1_Gaming every single animal Is wild..theyre all domesticated NOW one way or another. u can see house cats going out and they return home; birds can live well in a home DEPENDING ON A LOT OF FACTORS

[@1point1_Gaming]

@@denjrsz I don't mind owning pigeons and raptors since they go out during the day and basically live most of their life wild. But when people own birds they tend to keep them in cages or in their house at all times. That's no way to treat a bird.

[@electronicallyscannedarray]

Length: 101 centimeters. Wingspan: 127 centimeters. Hyacinth macaw, one of the biggest parrot for sure!

[@shaunkotm]

These macaws are doing jobs that us humans aren't doing. Well done to them. 👍👍👍

[@leowu988]

1:12 they are soooo sweet!!

[@terramater]

Right?! 😍

[@infinitebudgie]

They're also the cutest bird.

[@terramater]

True that!

[@anujbramhan9016]

So thanks to these ones for caring the environment surrounding them .... And thanks to you Terra Mater as always❤️🥰

[@terramater]

Thanks for your kind words, that's nice of you! 🥰🤗

[@MacawAviculture]

Macaws are easily the best lifetime companion imaginable if you have the skills, space, knowledge, the ability to read their body language, and offer them a habitat that gives them the freedom to fly, exercise, and engage in stimulating flock dynamics. Thank you for sharing this video and promoting the awareness of their habitat risks for survival.

[@sunflowerthebudgie3529]

This is amazing! I never knew they were actually working to spread seeds!! 🙂

[@kidowmer]

Awesomely beautiful! And it is intriguing how their eating habits serve a purpose. I pray these amazing birds thrive & flourish in the future.

[@taritverma2756]

terra mater is only medium to connect indirectly with nature and knowledge behind it , huge round of applause for terra mater , amazing

[@terramater]

Thanks so much for your kind words! 💛

[@Snow_Sailor]

I want two.. so I can start a sanctuary that releases them to the wild once it gets a bit crowded so they aren't at risk of being extinct.

[@cookiemonsterzzz666]

This is such a good way to communicate complicated research projects!

[@alexandro5509]

They loyal af

[@leondojason1247]

Gorgeous BLUE sky BABIESS ❤

[@terramater]

Hi Leondo! You´re right, they really are! 🦜

[@siddharthaghosh3296]

Birds are not only very beautiful but also good harvester of crops....🔥❤️

[@rubysroom9469]

I just find it so sweet they mate for life🥰

[@terramater]

It is absolutely sweet! ❤️

[@dannykingz1897]

One of the most beautiful birds

[@GameChanger597]

It's almost as if they are concerned about a future food sortage and are preparing in advance.

[@parrotlord7393]

Watching birds make me happy :)

[@BIKASHSharma-pc5cl]

Hi Terra . Those birds are God gifted.please take care those birds in the natural world

[@junodonatus4906]

Humans made up all gods.

[@diqucnaicbiliaoeaoeo]

They are the patron saint of the rainforest

[@Amitdas-gk2it]

TY ☺️

[@zerad3307]

Most beautiful bird in the world

[@stevebennett9839]

It's sad that people desemate the most beautiful animals for our own wants.

[@sjrjfndn]

Yeah just ignore the fact that humans are also trying to re-introduce Spix macaws back into the wild only talk about the bad things never acknowledge the good things... thas whats so sad about this world.

[@mr.x2567]

@@sjrjfndn you know bad people that do horrible things exist, right?

[@sjrjfndn]

@@mr.x2567 yeah but the fact that she didnt say some bad people is stupid

[@marley7659]

Go vegan. Cattle ranching can disappear as well as the land cleared for livestock feed. Only your dollar can make an impact to change food demand.

[@FlyingFrogg]

@@SimonWoodburyForget I see your point but wouldn’t excessive cattle farming also have detrimental effects on the environment? After all, they do release a lot of methane and contribute to greenhouse gases which in turn contributes to climate change. I do agree that it could cause problems if cattle ranching were to disappear completely but wouldn’t be better to reduce the amount? Genuinely asking

[@Miter_everyCorner-uk6on]

I'm glad i found your channel, maam❤ I have always loved animals and nature😊

[@thedogman7846]

So....they do this purposly or just drop them on accident. If macaws are purposly planting trees then holy crap that is some intelligence right there

[@numdd4717]

Fun fact, these could be the smartest birds in the world looking at their brains and one of the smartest animals in the world with that.

[@ngamerplayz8329]

i love macaws they are my fav birds and blue and gold my first fav this hyacinth 2

[@BharathanIyer]

Mate for life- We are seeing some dedication here. ❤️

[@Xuurls]

This is amazing!

[@robertcharpentier6852]

Back in the 1980s I took care of painter Leroy Neiman's pet hyachinth macaw. She riped up all the woorden chairs in my house. This was when I lived in Kailua, Hawaii on the Island of Oah

[@swatz2110]

Amazing!

[@shawnphillippi1128]

I love birds 🦅 🦢 🐦 & 🐿 🐿🐿 so much especially in my backyard but everywhere else also & we have a lot of squirrels too 😁👍🤩🤩

[@jlinus7251]

These feel like magical birds. They really do belong out there wild and free. I know a few people who own them as pets, and while they're cute, they're extremely loud. Not exactly the best pet to own.

[@TravellerTinker]

anyone who spends thousands of dollars for a bird is insane.

[@jlinus7251]

@@TravellerTinker not really, if you buy an eclectus or a macaw, they live for 60 years or so and a pure breed dog is about 2000 to 3000 dollars anyway. You're buying one of the most intelligent long living companions for life. I have pet birds, they're a lot of fun.

[@TravellerTinker]

@@jlinus7251 me too, i have 2 male and female cockatiels. They live about 15 to 20 years. My uncle has a cockatoo, an african grey and recently and Amazon. I do just feel that some birds are too expensive, imagine if they fly away.

[@jlinus7251]

@@TravellerTinker cockatiels are the best per birds ever! Love them to bits. Owned one before. Now I have a green cheek conure. Yeah it sucks if those expensive birds fly away but they're also the kind of birds you get if you can teach them how to free fly. Personally wouldn't get a macaw unless I could free flight train it.

[@junodonatus4906]

@@jlinus7251 They say never free fly a bird that you're not willing to lose, even free flight is not without its dangers.

[@harrispeerzade3617]

They are like blue and jewel in Rio animated film 💙 I love them

[@happyaxolotl6586]

So cute

[@marysnow285]

Preciosos

[@vasudhabhat4150]

U deserve a 10 m subs great eork

[@terramater]

Thanks, we're working on the 1m subs!🤓

[@mayconneves6585]

Excellent video, I'm from Brazil, and I love this specie of birds

[@terramater]

Glad you enjoyed it! Greetings to Brazil! 👋🏽

[@marlenesilva5854]

Rio and a state in Brazil Blue macaws are from Brazil before you ask me I am Brazilian from Minas Gerais

[@jameslafontaine198]

South America has an amazing selection of birds

[@LuckyCharms23]

I wish to see one up close before I die. I got about 6yrs left of life so🤞🏼🤞🏼😭😭

[@jameslafontaine198]

Check exotic bird stores. I saw 1 each in CT and NJ during a day trip scouting out birds. Less likely is a rescue. We had 2 at once at the rescue I volunteered at. Be prepared for the noise. They yell for fun and it staggers you it's so loud

[@EnkhturDamdinjav]

Gardeners of the rainforest!

[@annasofhiafejmailcomdoroni4725]

They are so cool 💜💜💜💜

[@RonaldMcPaul]

How utterly macabre

[@Sean-hz1rt]

I love this channel so much😍

[@terramater]

Oh, wow! Thanks so much! 🥰

[@Legomoviefan2008]

1:41 Blu and cutie!

[@NINJA_MARCOs]

They are really cute

[@terramater]

Indeed!

[@ricardolopes286]

Brazilian Beauty!!!! The Great Federal Republic of Brazil.

[@savenaturesavebird8423]

Wow omg so beautiful amazing 👌👌👌

[@joshuaadeoye]

Macaws: it's not much, but it's honest work.

[@bobthesmallturtleyt1731]

All they wanted was a home but then we came along and built our own.

[@jhonpaulnavarra7465]

I love parrot

[@shanenathann7045]

your channel is my haven.i like birds especially parrots

[@terramater]

Wow, thank you! And good choice, we love birds too!

[@ThienPhucVlogs665666]

this a blue bird very nice

[@timmy2870]

This is so fascinating!!

[@terramater]

They're beautiful, right? 🦜

[@timmy2870]

@@terramater Absolutely!

[@Wagh_Shashank]

Best channel ever!!!

[@terramater]

Thanks for your great support! 💛

[@rianantony]

They remind me so much of our long lost arara azul

[@user-pz6kq2tv9m]

I just reached your channel via the recommendation

[@dustin3644]

So beautiful Birds 😃

[@terramater]

Yes they are really stunning! 💛

[@isaT]

Does anyone know if the macaws are aware of the importance of what they're doing with the seeds? Or is it just some sort of play for them? And are they consciously choosing which seeds they throw where?

[@kamakshijolly4156]

Bahut sundar

[@nayanmehta132]

Well Mother Nature knew the so called human beings would start digging there own grave someday so she gave responsibility to these birds. btw hatts off to the cinematography those visuals are very delightful

[@mysterious7215]

Gorgeous

[@terramater]

Glad to hear that you like the new Hyacinth video! Thanks!

[@mysterious7215]

@@terramater I love your channel

[@terramater]

@@mysterious7215 Awww, thanks! We love our community too! 💛 Where are you from?

[@mysterious7215]

@@terramater I am from Assam India

[@Robby334]

Wonderful I would love to meet a hycinth

[@shakedmizrahi1264]

my favourite animal!

[@terramater]

They're amazing!

[@hansgabrielalaras6175]

this is just wow

[@terramater]

Thanks! :)

[@NotKR-10z]

I'm not drunk and crying you are!

[@JAKARTAVISIT]

😍😍😍😍😍 BEAUTYFUL 👍👍

[@terramater]

Many many thanks!

[@chumbucket4104]

Lady Hyacinth Macaw brought her treasures to the reef

[@SkyesZuryx]

They are big brain

[@logicalnetwork1611]

Great video❤️

[@terramater]

We're happy to hear that! Thanks for watching! :)

[@ellie9045]

Some of the birds in this video were actually lear’s macaws (I’m not sure if that’s how you spell it) but anyway they are really similar to hyacinth macaws

[@macawlovers1964]

They were all hyacinth in the video. Lears macaws look very similar but there are many differences. From my understanding lears are actually extinct in the wild now

[@boobiegrabber7555]

That's my fav bird and a dream pet..... I hope I could afford to have one of them I would love him like a lil baby 🤗🤗

[@NadDew]

Either you have a pair and letting them reproduce or leave them alone.

[@strangerpainter]

The population of theese are declining because of the pet trade. And they are illigal to own in many countires because of this.

[@boobiegrabber7555]

@@strangerpainter bro in my country they aren't illegal....but they are really expensive that only very rich people can afford and I also like them more in jungle only....;)

[@boobiegrabber7555]

@@strangerpainter I mean I won't be able to afford them ... I just want (a wish) that some wild macaws visit my house so that I can see them in person and maybe feed them?

[@ThatAnimalHouse]

these are my favorite type of birds i’ve always wanted to see one in the wild but ik that will never happen

[@dynamoterror18]

There's a pair of them at Busch Gardens and they're without a doubt the best birds of the zoo! Their names are Buzz and Safari.

[@craigh2205]

goes to show animals r underestimated alot off time and can be really smart

[@joannaeduardo9964]

So these birds made my 60 yr old palm tree interesting

[@terramater]

🌴🦜

[@aymanahmed3317]

great views as always, you guys are amazing... sad to see the destruction of these wonderful species

[@terramater]

Thanks for always watching our videos straight ahead! We appreciate your support!

[@homeofeverything2153]

amazing

[@terramater]

Thank you! :)