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Hyacinth Macaw

Hyacinth Macaw

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	Hyacinth Macaw
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Hyacinth Macaw (click for enlarged view)

Collection Stats:

13.2% have it: Track my collection »

Favored Faction:

Neutral

Binding:

Binds when used

Mobility:

Flies

Idle Animation:

Flutters about.

Sound:

Wing flutter (constant)

Source:

DROP: [40-44]Bloodsail Mage, Bloodsail Swashbuckler, Bloodsail Warlock, Bloodsail Sea Dog, and Bloodsail Deckhand - Stranglethorn Vale

Drop Rate:

1 in 5,000

Rarity:

Very rare

Notes:

This pet has the lowest drop rate of any small pet, making it perhaps the most difficult dropped pet to farm. However, many players often mistake it as a common parrot, driving auction prices much lower than one might expect.

Breanni Says:

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".

Breanni

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Rating: +10

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.

9/26/2009 at 11:18:40 PM | Silver Hand-US (A) | Edited 0 times

Rating: +8

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. :(

9/26/2009 at 11:31:44 PM | Ravencrest-US (H) | Edited 0 times

Rating: +11

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. :)

9/27/2009 at 5:44:12 AM | Realm unavailable | Edited 0 times

Rating: +3

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.

9/27/2009 at 4:46:53 PM | Terenas-US (A) | Edited 1 time

Rating: +3

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.

9/29/2009 at 9:22:20 AM | Earthen Ring-US (A) | Edited 1 time

Rating: +7

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.

9/29/2009 at 12:54:00 PM | Hyjal-US (A) | Edited 0 times

Rating: +3

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.

9/30/2009 at 12:56:19 PM | Sargeras-US (H) | Edited 1 time

Rating: +11

This pet warms my heart. i farmed every day for 6 months to get this and the emerald whelp. I was getting frusturated by my lack of luck and expressed this to my best friend, she did the normal non-collector thing and laughed at me for "waisting my time". Then for 3 days straight she was to buisy on alts to run dungeons with me, i got worried untill she wanted me to meet her in Stormwind, she opend a trade window and put not only this but the emerald whelp in. i cryed!!!! BEST FRIENDS ROCK

9/30/2009 at 7:26:39 PM | Realm unavailable | Edited 0 times

Rating: +2

If you average out the drops listed on wowhead you end up with a chance of 1 in 10,000 for this elusive but beautiful parrot to drop. This matches the rate listed on allakhazam also.

10/2/2009 at 12:39:30 AM | Proudmoore-US (A) | Edited 0 times

Rating: 0

I have attempted to farm this pet on 5 different chars, and finally it drops, I would recommend killing all Bloodsail Buccaneers - even the ones around Gurubashi Arena. Mine dropped from the camp just north of the Nagas. Have fun farming this epic pet :)

10/8/2009 at 8:13:53 AM | Anachronos-EU (H) | Edited 0 times

Rating: 0

If you are a warlock don't forget to put a Demonic Circle on the deck of those Bloodsail ships so when you collect all the mobs and AoE at the lowest deck you can easily teleport out...

10/11/2009 at 2:30:07 AM | Frostmourne-US (A) | Edited 1 time

Rating: 0

I was really lucky with this pet. My friend told me someone in his guild found it, so I spoke to him. And he offered to give me it if i boosted him in ZG. So, boost him in ZG i did, and Hyacinth Macaw was mine!

10/11/2009 at 8:05:05 AM | Burning Blade-EU (H) | Edited 0 times

Rating: -2

If you have trouble with the pirates being killed by people doing the quests then it's always a good idea to farm it in the early morning or late at night, or you can always sneak on the boat and steal Treasure... ;D but you better run after, pirates
don't like it when you steal thier parrots.

10/12/2009 at 4:19:44 PM | Dalaran-US (A) | Edited 0 times

Rating: 0

Finally got my Macaw today after a month of solid 6 hour a day grinds, and after seeing it drop for the random person next to me T_T All in all, it really is one of the hardest grinds to do but when you see it drop it's just..an amazing feeling :P The best route, imo, is to start at the top of the beach near the vendor hit the two boats that are together, then swim across to the third. From there i swam back to the beach to clear there to let the two boats re-spawn more :) Good luck guys ^.^

10/13/2009 at 1:12:10 AM | Dath'Remar-US (A) | Edited 0 times

Tai

Rating: 0

A great pet. However i think Blizz need to update the animation to give justice to this rare specimen, it flaps a little too fast when moving... but for now i'm happy to standing around cos it's still animation is lovely =D.

The grind its self is not a waste, u can pick up loads of things to sell on the AH from cloth, sellable gear, pages... and when ur bags are full (and they will get full =P) you can just stop off at Cowardly Crosby tailor. GL

10/14/2009 at 3:44:13 AM | Khadgar-EU (A) | Edited 4 times

Rating: 0

This was the pet that started my collection. I got it while questing around level 40 in Booty Bay. I didn't think of it as any different from the other parrots you get in the game. That is, until I equipped it. This was years ago before the achievements. I've been collecting pets ever since, and am glad to see it has become such a popular thing to do! I'm also really glad I don't have to shill out 15k for it :-P

10/17/2009 at 9:16:11 PM | Realm unavailable | Edited 0 times

Rating: +1

Just a tip: If you are a rogue & have the glyph that allows you to sprint on water, it's very helpful or you may be going through a lot of water walking potions going from the shore to the boats. Also, have a secondary spec that give you preparation so you can refresh that sprint cd.

10/17/2009 at 9:38:47 PM | The Forgotten Coast-US (H) | Edited 0 times

Rating: +1

Got this pet Sunday evening. Took me around 1000 kills over a few weeks total. Dropped off the group by Pretty Boy Duncan. If you are hunting this pet don't give up. The more time you put in, the more likely you will get it too. Just don't try to get it in one day then get discouraged when it doesn't drop. Do it for a few hours a day so you don't get bored/frustrated. Besides, who doesn't like chilling on the beach, even if it is an internet beach :).

10/20/2009 at 7:18:12 AM | Doomhammer-US (A) | Edited 1 time

Rating: 0

my wife got this about 2 years ago on her shammy. we share an acount. now a year later i see she has it, but my warroir tank is my pet collector, so now i am going to push the odds and get a 2nd one to drop for the same toon. ill let you know in 3 years when it happens, lol

10/21/2009 at 6:41:20 AM | Realm unavailable | Edited 1 time

Rating: +5

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!

10/21/2009 at 10:07:30 AM | Khadgar-US (A) | Edited 0 times

Rating: 0

I just saw this on the horde bloodscalp ah for 20,000g buyout...I think I should start farming. Haha GL to those farming this beauty!

10/28/2009 at 4:57:47 PM | Bloodscalp-US (H) | Edited 0 times

Rating: 0

Well, this, is really awesome! The price here now is about 100,000 G and there're only buyers. I know only one owner in our server in Alliance side. It must got crazy if you have a mind to farm it!

10/31/2009 at 7:35:46 AM | Realm unavailable | Edited 0 times

Rating: -1

when i was leveling in the area i got this drop. it was almost 2 years ago. i had it out for a bit, commented how it was a pretty purple and would match my girly priest, and then tired of it. i have never liked the bird pets, and i.....

....deleted it....

ya. if only i had known now what i did then, i would have kept that baby. i had NO idea how rare this pet was!! *headdesk*

11/2/2009 at 4:31:55 PM | Exodar-US (A) | Edited 0 times

Rating: -1

While i haven't gotten it yet, I have a strategy:
Using my 80 DK alt I'm making rounds of the 3 pirate boats on the south coast of STV.

Any alt that you don't want "Bloodsail Admiral" on will do, but DKs have Path of Frost. I skip the captains in each boat, since they have no record of dropping the pet, and mess up tracking by Rep.

I use Everlook rep to keep an idea of how many I've killed (2-3 rep per kill)

I also get the lowest level weapons I can find, and work on my wep skills too.

11/3/2009 at 10:38:30 PM | Dawnbringer-US (A) | Edited 0 times

Rating: -1

this just sold on my server Auchidoun for 9000 gold. my friend bought in for 75 gold in the AH. That is some insane profits.

11/9/2009 at 8:31:33 AM | Auchindoun-US (A) | Edited 0 times

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