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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the Hyacinth Macaw Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus (MCZ 346739)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Psittaciformes - Psittacidae - Anodorhynchus - Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
Species Description
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest of the macaws, and the largest flying parrot (outweighed only by the Kakapo of New Zealand). Its numbers decimated by the pet trade, only three main populations exist in the wild, all of which are confined to semi-open woodlands in Brazil. Highly recognizable by its vibrant blue plumage, the Hyacinth Macaw feeds mostly on nuts and seeds, which it uses its large beak to crack; the beak is strong enough to even crack through coconuts. It will also, on occasion, eat fruits and other vegetable matter, and has been observed to take snails (which it opens much the same way as is does nuts). The Hyacinth Macaw is a very social and vocal bird, and is also long-lived, living up to 50 years.
Specimen Information
Species	Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus (Hyacinth Macaw)
Element	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
Specimen Number	MCZ 346739
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Roland Picza
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	91687
Number of Data Polygons	183386
Date Scanned	July 23, 2009
Scan Technician	Abby Grace Drake
Edited By	Michael Dmytriw
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
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Other Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus (Hyacinth Macaw) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 346739	Sternum (Breast Bone)
MCZ 346739	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
MCZ 346739	Furcula (Wishbone)
MCZ 346739	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 346739	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
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