For definition of the greatest parrot in the world, it is worth using several criteria. If to judge by length of a bird from a tail tip to a beak, then the hyacinthine macaw will be considered as the greatest parrot and if to consider the weight and length of a body of a bird, then certainly will win kakapo. Both of this species of parrots are extraordinary rare and are on the verge of extinction.
Big hyacinthine macaw
If to take in attention body length from a tail tip to a beak tip, the big hyacinthine macaw is considered the greatest parrot on the planet. Some of representatives of this bird species can reach length to one meter. But a considerable part of their length is the share of their huge tail. Plumage of hyacinthine are is painted in bright blue, cobalt color. The beak of this bird strong and massive, has black coloring. The hyacinthine macaw lives in Paraguay, Brazil and Peru. Hugs the shores of the rivers, thickets of tropical forests and palm groves.
This parrot is active for daylight. In search of fodder territories, the macaw can fly by several kilometers, and then comes back to the place of the spending the night. The hyacinthine macaw eats berries, snails and fruits of trees. At liberty this parrot creates married couple, sometimes the quantity of individuals in family reaches 6-12 parrots. The macaw several times a year nests.
This species of parrots is practically on the verge of disappearance as in recent time for them hunted and caught for sale in large numbers. Also their native habitat is promptly destroyed, cut off huge territories of the jungle, occupy groves under pastures of pets or plant exotic plants and trees on the place of a nesting ground of these parrots.
Kakapo
Kakapo, or owl's parrot, treats family of owl's parrots. This bird is active only in night-time. Lives in the territory of New Zealand. From all types of parrots, only kakapo it is not capable to fly. Body length kakapo is about 60 centimeters, and the weight of a bird can reach 4 kilograms. Plumage of this parrot has a chartreuse shade, with black strips on a back. The muzzle kakapo is covered with front plumage also, as well as at owls. The interesting feature kakapo is a pleasant and bright smell which is exuded by a bird. It is similar to a smell of honey and flowers. The most favourite food of these parrots – fruits and seeds of a tree to Rome. This plant allows a bird to be filled with reproductive forces. Reproduction kakapo takes place only during the periods of active blossoming and fructification of trees to Rome. During a marriage season, males of parrots gather in one place and begin to compete for the right of pairing to a female. At this time fights between males kakapo are frequent. The female lays eggs only once in two years. Kakapo is considered a long-liver, this parrot can live over hundred years. They are included in the world Red List as a look which disappears.