Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), also known as the little blue macaw, or simply blue macaw, is a macaw species that was endemic to Brazil. It is a member of tribe Arini in the subfamily Arinae …

Jul 15, 2024 · The Spix’s macaw, one of the world’s most threatened parrots, disappeared from the wild at the turn of the millennium due to the illegal pet trade and habitat degradation in its native Brazil.

Jun 9, 2022 · The International Union for Conservation of Nature officially declared the Spix’s macaw extinct in the wild in 2019, exactly 200 years after Spix had described it.

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 …

Feb 27, 2025 · The Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), also known as the Little Blue Macaw or “Ararinha Azul” in Portuguese, is a rare parrot native to Brazil. Known for its striking blue feathers, this parrot …

A wild, self sustaining, breeding, population of Spix's Macaws in their historical habitat. Ending the wild extinction of the Spix's Macaw, the rarest parrot in the world.

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 …

Medium-sized macaw with grayish head shading to deep glaucous blue in the rest of the plumage, contrasting with the black sturdy bill. Used to live in gallery or dry forests dominated by Caraíba palm …

Aug 24, 2025 · The Spix’s Macaw, a small blue parrot (Cyanopsitta spixii), is known for its vibrant plumage and a unique conservation story. Once declared extinct in the wild, the species is now …

Jul 15, 2025 · The Spix’s macaw tells one of conservation’s most dramatic stories. This small blue parrot vanished from Brazilian forests two decades ago, leaving scientists scrambling to save it from total …