July 4, 2019

Location: St. Augustine, St. Augustine Alligator Park

I am known as a Hyacinth Macaw
I'm a long way from my home in Brazil
Dedicated researchers protecting me
Keep my population from going to nil.

(Note: This is a captive, resident bird at the Alligator Farm.)

Sources: The hyacinth macaw makes a comeback

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson