They were, in fact, a rare species,-the ana, or purple macaw.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid
The three of us seemed to be the only living things in the world, and for a long time we-monkey, macaw, and man-listened.
"Edge of the Jungle"
William Beebe
The macaw drew himself up, feathers close, forgot me, and listened.
"Edge of the Jungle"
William Beebe