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).

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.

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. This gray-headed blue parrot was recognized as a species in 1832, 13 years after the first specimen was collected and then misidentified as a Hyacinth Macaw by Johann Baptist Ritter von Spix.

Spix’s macaw, scientifically classified as Cyanopsitta spixii, is an enchanting avian species colloquially referred to as the small blue macaw or the blue Spix macaw. Its indigenous habitat is nestled within the verdant landscapes of Macau, Brazil.

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.

In 1832 the German biologist J.B.Wagler named this macaw species " Sittace spixii" after its discoverer. The Spix's Macaw is one of the least known parrots in the neotropical region. With a total length of just under 60 cm, it is one of the medium-sized species.

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.

This lovely little Macaw, the smallest and perhaps the rarest of the Blue Macaws, is a native of eastern Brazil, chiefly in the Province of Bahia. It was discovered by Dr. J. B. Spix near Joazeiro on the Rio San Francisco, Bahia, during his trip in Brazil, 1817-20.

Resonant, quieter and more wavering than Hyacinth Macaw. Also some screeching notes. World population at about 130, all in captivity. Some held for conservation breeding purposes. Soaked or sprouted sunflower; walnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, pine nuts; fresh corn, fruit and vegetables. If in tropical regions, palm fruits. Complete kibble for macaws.