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Hyacinth Macaw

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Hyacinth Macaw
Hyacinth Macaw
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Drop: World Drop

Zone: Northern Stranglethorn [25-30], The Cape of Stranglethorn [30-35]

Approximate Drop Rate: 1 in 8,000

Parrot Cage (Hyacinth Macaw)
Parrot Cage (Hyacinth Macaw)
Binds when used
Use: Teaches you how to summon this companion.
Want it Want it | Got it | Exclude — Community: 28.1% have it
The jungle trolls train these birds to mimic calls for help in order to lure unsuspecting travelers into traps.
Rare
Yes
Neutral Neutral
Air (flies alongside flying mount)

Flutters about.

Vocalizations (on-click)

None
3 allowed
April 1, 2007

Prior to The Shattering, the Hyacinth Macaw dropped from Bloodsail Mage, Bloodsail Swashbuckler, Bloodsail Warlock, Bloodsail Sea Dog, and Bloodsail Deckhand in Stranglethorn Vale.

After Patch 4.0.3a this pet became a zone drop in Northern Stranglethorn and The Cape of Stranglethorn.

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Quality
Breed:Learn about breeds 
Level 0: Health 0Power 0Speed 0
Slicing Wind
Requires Pet Level: 1

Attacks the enemy with 1-3 blades of wind, dealing 197 Flying damage per attack.

Vs. Aquatic
Vs. Dragonkin
Thrash
Requires Pet Level: 10

Wildly flails at the enemy 1-2 times, dealing 197 Beast damage per hit.

 

Hits an additional time if the user is faster than the enemy.

Vs. Critter
Vs. Flying
Hawk Eye
Requires Pet Level: 2

Increases your critical strike chance by 25% for 4 rounds.

Adrenaline Rush
Requires Pet Level: 15

Deals 197 Critter damage and increases your speed by 75% for 3 rounds.

Vs. Undead
Vs. Humanoid
Lift-Off
4 Round Cooldown
Requires Pet Level: 4

Fly up high, becoming unattackable for one round.

 

On the next round, you attack, dealing 689 Flying damage.

Vs. Aquatic
Vs. Dragonkin
Cyclone
5 Round Cooldown
Requires Pet Level: 20

Creates a cyclone which has a 35% chance to deal 137 Flying damage to the enemy team each round.

 

Lasts 5 rounds.

Vs. Aquatic
Vs. Dragonkin
Flying

Passive:

Flying creatures gain 50% extra speed while above 50% health.

Damage Taken:

50% from Magic abilites.
33% from Beast abilites.
The Cape of Stranglethorn — Eastern Kingdoms
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Site MVPGwenolyn 
Rating: +12   [Report]
Farming the Hyacinth is a very rewarding experience (albeit long and tedious). Because when you finally get it, you get an awesome "I'm-really-a-hard-core-collector" feeling. People still whisper me when I have her out, and are amazed when I say I farmed it myself. Definately a prize to be treasured!

She is also a very beautiful pet.
Sep 27, 2009 at 4:46pm | Edits: 1 | Winterhoof-US | Pets: 533 Compare collections | Score: 2693
SalusHyjal 
Rating: +11   [Report]
My recommendation for this pet is very simple. You know that Death Knight you leveled to 58 and then forgot about? Finish leveling it to 61 so you get Path of Frost, and then run willy-nilly between the ships killing pirates. It makes the whole experience much easier and even a little fun.
Sep 29, 2009 at 12:54pm | Edits: 0 | Hyjal-US | Pets: 167 Compare collections | Score: 0
Bearfist 
Rating: +10   [Report]
This pet was the one that got me into collecting when I first started. At a lowly lv 19, I had already decided this was the most awesome pet at that time (and is still even now one of the best imo). I checked AH often, and one day had the fortunate luck of seeing it on 40 silver buy out! Sure, that's not alot but I was new (read: n00blet or whatnot) so I sold all my gear to buy it! My heart goes out to those who still search for this beauty and I hope you get it!
Oct 21, 2009 at 10:07am | Edits: 0 | Khadgar-US | Pets: 342 Compare collections | Score: 1415
Zohra 
Rating: +9   [Report]
This pet needs his own Feat of Strength achievement, like Baron's mount.
Nov 11, 2009 at 7:38pm | Edits: 0 | Moon Guard-US | Pets: 208 Compare collections | Score: 0
Curumor 
Rating: +9   [Report]
This little fella is the same colour and model as Aotona, making it a perfect companion for hunters who've tamed her. And it's arguably the nicest parrot for Bloodsail Admirals. :)
Sep 27, 2009 at 5:44am | Edits: 0 | Defias Brotherhood-EU | Pets: 346 Compare collections | Score: 0
Raziya 
Rating: +6   [Report]
This was finally changed to epic rarity! While awesome to make sure you don't miss it if you are farming, sadly, the days of lowbies posting this on the AH for 3g are probably over. :(
Sep 26, 2009 at 11:31pm | Edits: 0 | Ravencrest-US | Pets: 518 Compare collections | Score: 2310
Clabunny 
Rating: +6   [Report]
If you are going to farm this pet, be prepared for long long hours out there, and the occasional upset lvl 40 doing the pirates quests. Best thing to do is be respectful and not kill the captains if you see players around.
Sep 26, 2009 at 11:18pm | Edits: 0 | Silver Hand-US | Pets: 490 Compare collections | Score: 1878
Jarr21 
Rating: +4   [Report]
Piqa, it is indeed out there. Got REAL lucky last night. Wandering around in STV and found a monkey so I killed it as a joke. Epic pet dropage on my first loot in the new world! Suffice to say my guild hates my luck. Nonetheless, it is indeed out there post-shattering, still waiting to be found.
Nov 24, 2010 at 9:04am | Edits: 0 | Wildhammer-US | Pets: 122 Compare collections | Score: 0
Shak 
Rating: +4   [Report]
If you would like to see this bird live, check out Treasure an bird with a fitting name. She can be found on the boat from Ratchet to Booty Bay.
Sep 30, 2009 at 12:56pm | Edits: 1 | Sargeras-US | Pets: 295 Compare collections | Score: 1250
Site MVPArcana 
Rating: +4   [Report]
It used to be that you would occasionally find this pet on the AH for very little money (I got mine for 24s) but now that it's epic rarity, those days are probably over. It never hurts to keep an eye out though, because a lot of people don't collect pets and might not be aware of it's value, especially since it drops in a lowbie area.

This is also a good pet to farm if you are rebuilding your Steamwheedle reputation after becoming a Bloodsail Admiral.
Sep 29, 2009 at 9:22am | Edits: 1 | Stormrage-US | Pets: 391 Compare collections | Score: 1606
Tashas 
Rating: +2   [Report]
As a relative newbie to the game I was happliy going along doing some quests when I dropped this pet didn't realise until reading this it was so hard to get. I was doing the Panther quest. I was just happy because it was my first dropped companion and I thought it was pretty ;)
Apr 14, 2012 at 5:28pm | Edits: 0 | Realm unavailable | Pets: 4 Compare collections | Score: 0
Iikingli 
Rating: +2   [Report]
So I just got mine, I figured I was in for the long haul, like the azure whelp which took me about 15K kills.

**Best place to farm** if you haven't done the quest chains in Booty Bay yet when you get to the Prepare for Takeoff, The Damsels (Bad) Luck, and Turning the Brashtide. You want to get there and farm on the ship that is attacking booty bay the spawn rate is almost instantaneous. I got the Macaw in 1722 kills that's my luckiest drop yet.
Apr 6, 2012 at 1:09pm | Edits: 0 | Kilrogg-US | Pets: 154 Compare collections | Score: 0
Rzimme 
Rating: +2   [Report]
I finally got this pet from the insta-spawn pirates at 50,39 in Cape of stranglehorn. I have wanted this pet for a very long time. Sells for 15,000 on Drenden server, never a question for me i equiped it and it is now my primary pet.
Sep 14, 2011 at 11:34pm | Edits: 0 | Kil'jaeden-US | Pets: 139 Compare collections | Score: 0
Skoro 
Rating: +2   [Report]
If you're going to farm this pet, I recommend either a Death Knight or a Druid as there will usually be a lot of water between groups. The best spot I've found is directly south of Booty Bay, where there is a small camp on the beach and three boats filled with mobs that drop this beauty. A rough path can be found here: Link. Follow the path and go into the boats and you should find plenty of mobs.
Nov 14, 2009 at 11:52pm | Edits: 1 | Darkspear-US | Pets: 145 Compare collections | Score: 0
Bcarr519 
Rating: +1   [Report]
I got this pet on kill 822. I primarily farmed Ogres in the Mosh-Ogg Ogre cave in Northern SV. The respawn rate is very good here, as I always had something to kill without having to leave the cave.
May 27, 2012 at 4:27pm | Edits: 0 | Aggramar-US | Pets: 244 Compare collections | Score: 0
Aradroj 
Rating: +1   [Report]
I was just talking to my husband and he was out on his rogue and my back was to him and he just grabbed my arm, spun me around and said look.... low and behold he had just gotten this drop! At least he was nice enough to give it to me ;)
Jan 15, 2012 at 9:38pm | Edits: 0 | Fizzcrank-US | Pets: 473 Compare collections | Score: 1916
Veasse 
Rating: +1   [Report]
Best farm location in Cape of Stranglethorn: 50,39
The pirates give Everlook, Gadgetzan and Ratchet rep, they're concentrated in a small area, and their numbers NEVER drop below 3. So as soon as you kill one, another one will instantly spawn.

Took 13,999 kills. (And in that time, not one Razzashi hatchling dropped... thank goodness I'd farmed him pre-cata when it still dropped from the instance.)

SOOO happy! And proud that I didn't give up and buy him! :)
Dec 13, 2011 at 5:07pm | Edits: 0 | Zuluhed-US | Pets: 482 Compare collections | Score: 2323
Site MVPGreenstar 
Rating: +1   [Report]
I'm not sure if it's as of 4.2, but the Hyacinth Macaw now makes parrot sounds when clicked.
Jul 9, 2011 at 3:07pm | Edits: 0 | Deathwing-US | Pets: 524 Compare collections | Score: 2616
Site MVPEarthsong 
Rating: +1   [Report]
Over the weekend I got a hold of the one pet I have been hunting for the past five years, Hyacinth Macaw. I couldn't speak in raid for hours because of my shear excitement :)

So for anyone out there reading this, all I can say is never give up, awesome things happen to the ones that wait!
Jun 18, 2011 at 2:03pm | Edits: 0 | Blackhand-US | Pets: 500 Compare collections | Score: 1963
Tennberg 
Rating: +1   [Report]
I scan the AH every few hours when I'm on for pets I don't have and saw 2 Macaws up - one for 10,000g buyout, the other for 250g buyout. I've never smashed my mouse harder.

I'm now waiting to get a curse-filled whisper from the seller. :-)
Dec 19, 2010 at 10:30pm | Edits: 0 | Moonrunner-US | Pets: 443 Compare collections | Score: 2100
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The Hyacinth Macaw arguably has the lowest drop rate of any dropped pet. So farming for this parrot is a tough grind. You might try farming your auction house instead. Often non-collectors will put this up for a few gold or less, not realizing its true value. A friend of mine managed to nab hers for just two gold! Then again, the odds were in her favor since she spends 80% of her time at the auction house searching for armor that doesn't make her look "fat".

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