The earliest forms of the name Hyacinth referred to a precious stone that was blue or red in color. Due to a myth involving the flower, the name became associated with it in Ancient Greece.
The Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero received a bonded pair of hyacinth macaws for its new Cerrado Aviaries Exhibit opening on Jan. 18, 2025. The bright blue parrots, which are the largest species of ...