Spix's macaw - Wikipedia
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).
Two decades after it vanished, the stunning Spix’s macaw ... - AAAS
2022年6月9日 · 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. Even then, the bird retained its hold on the popular imagination.
Blue macaw parrot that inspired "Rio" is now officially extinct in …
2018年9月7日 · According to the association, the Spix's macaw is the rarest parrot species in the world. In the wild, the parrots are extinct since the year 2000, but they are conserved in breeding programs.
Spix’s Little Blue Macaws Are Returning To The Wild In Brazil - Forbes
2022年6月15日 · The Spix’s little blue macaw — extinct in the wild for 22 years — now flies free again in its natural habitat in Brazil, thanks to decades of research and effort by hundreds of scientists ...
Blue bird from ‘Rio’ movie now extinct in the wild | CNN
2018年9月9日 · The Spix’s macaw made its famous onscreen debut as a charming parrot named Blu in Disney’s animated film “Rio.” But a new study shows the Brazilian bird is now extinct in the wild.
Is The Blue Macaw Extinct? Surprising Facts & FAQs
2024年8月9日 · Unfortunately, several macaw species are endangered, with the most significant threat being habitat loss and the pet industry. But there is light over the horizon. For 22 years, the blue macaw was extinct in the wild.
Spix's Macaw - American Bird Conservancy
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.
Are Blue Macaws Extinct? - A-Z Animals
2024年8月30日 · No, the Spix’s little blue macaws are not extinct. They were extinct in the wild and only existed in captive populations in 2019 after the last known wild individual vanished. The captive population was believed to be hovering around 55 individuals spread across Europe, Brazil, and the Middle East.
Spix's Macaw, Bird That Inspired 'Rio', Is Now Extinct In The Wild
2018年9月11日 · According to a new study published in the journal Biological Conservation, at least eight bird species should be added to the list of confirmed or suspected extinctions. On the list is the Spix’s macaw — a blue parrot native to Brazil and made famous in Rio — which is now believed to be extinct in the wild.
2022. Now, 11 of these stunning blue birds are flying free again in the semi-arid Caatinga biome of northern Bahia, and hatching a new generation of wild macaws, a testament to an intensive conservation effort that some consider - at least as far as parrots are concerned - the most successful ever attempted.
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