Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), also known as the little blue macaw, is a macaw species that was endemic to Brazil. It is a member of tribe Arini in the subfamily Arinae (Neotropical parrots), part of the family Psittacidae (the true parrots).

Jun 9, 2022 · Curaçá, Brazil— In 1995, conservationists and scientists embarked on a desperate attempt to save the world’s rarest bird, a blue-gray parrot called the Spix’s macaw.

The Spix's Macaw Re-Introduction Project is tasked with reintroducing the "extinct in the wild" Spix's Macaw, the rarest parrot in the world. It is the only re-introduction of a bird species considered extinct in the wild by ICUN.

Nov 25, 2024 · The Spix Macaw, known scientifically as Cyanopsitta spixii, is part of the macaw family. It’s considered one of the most endangered birds globally. Its beautiful blue feathers and graceful flight have made it famous.

Population: Extinct in the wild; ~180 in captivity. Habitat: Nests in dry tropical forests along streams. Also known as the Little Blue Macaw and as Ararinha Azul in Brazil, the Spix's Macaw was an enigma, from its discovery to its last day in the wild.

The Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), also known as the Little blue macaw - no longer lives in the wild and is by a long way the world’s rarest macaw. It had a very restricted natural habitat due to its dependence on the tree for nesting, feeding, and roosting.

May 29, 2024 · In Brazil, a South African couple is working with local communities to reintroduce the highly endangered Spix’s macaw into nature. There are about 360 in captivity and few are in the wild.

In this guide, I’ll explain what makes the Spix’s Macaw so unique, give you a breakdown of its behavior, and provide an overview of the heroic conservation efforts that will hopefully bring this beautiful and unusual species back to the wild.

Nov 15, 2024 · Spix’s macaws can be identified by their blue color, which ranges from turquoise blue along its breast and abdomen to a duller gray-blue color on the head. It also has gray skin, pale yellow eyes, and a black, curved bill.