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

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 …

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 …

The plumage of adult Spix's macaws is dull blue with a faint greenish tinge on the breast and abdomen. The upperside of the back and tail are a deeper blue, the bare lores and cheeks are dark grey, the …

The head of the spix macaw has blue-grey plumage. The underparts are pale blue in color. The most bright and shiny blue is on the wings, tail and the upper parts. The bird has bare facial skin, which in …

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 …

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 …

Sep 16, 2021 · The Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) – also known as the Little Blue Macaw – is by far the rarest Macaw in the world with no known wild specimens remaining (IUCN, 2004).

Aug 25, 2025 · Many people wonder about the status of blue macaws, often associating them with stories of disappearance. This article provides an accurate understanding of these striking birds, …