Spix's Macaw
Spix's Macaw
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Spix's Macaw is a medium-sized, entirely blue macaw species, now considered extinct in the wild. It was endemic to a specific dry region of Brazil.
Where to spot
Historically, it inhabited gallery woodland dominated by Caraibeira trees along seasonally dry rivers in northeastern Bahia, Brazil. Currently extinct in the wild.
How to spot
Observation in the wild is currently impossible. Efforts are underway to reintroduce captive-bred individuals, which would require specialized permission to observe.
When to spot
No observation window in the wild due to extinction. Reintroduction efforts are ongoing.
Where to spot
Historically, it inhabited gallery woodland dominated by Caraibeira trees along seasonally dry rivers in northeastern Bahia, Brazil. Currently extinct in the wild.
How to spot
Observation in the wild is currently impossible. Efforts are underway to reintroduce captive-bred individuals, which would require specialized permission to observe.
When to spot
No observation window in the wild due to extinction. Reintroduction efforts are ongoing.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Spix's Macaw is famous for its role in the animated movie 'Rio,' which brought global attention to its plight and the efforts to reintroduce it into the wild from captive breeding programs.
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