This bird has been completely extirpated from its natural range, and following a several-year survey, the IUCN officially declared it extinct in the wild in 2019.

Nov 25, 2025 · Are blue macaws extinct? Global captive breeding and meticulous science are returning the Spix’s Macaw to the Brazilian wild after decades of absence.

Nov 26, 2025 · The wild population of the iconic Spix’s macaw, also known as the “little blue macaw,” has sadly been declared extinct. However, hope remains as captive breeding …

Aug 16, 2025 · The Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), the specific “blue macaw” often referenced, was officially declared “Extinct in the Wild” by the International Union for Conservation of …

Aug 29, 2024 · The Spix’s Macaw, also known as the Little Blue Macaw, is a critically endangered parrot species that was considered extinct in the wild for many years. Today, it is one of the …

Jun 21, 2025 · Blue parrots, specifically the Spix’s macaw, are considered extinct in the wild, with efforts ongoing to breed them in captivity for potential reintroduction.

Even if the name Spix's Macaw doesn’t ring a bell, you might recognize this bird. It’s Blu, from Rio, the animated film! Also known as the Little Blue Macaw, the species went extinct in the …

Nov 7, 2025 · This bird, known for its distinctive blue-gray plumage, was officially declared Extinct in the Wild (EIW) by the IUCN in 2019, following the disappearance of the last known wild …

Nov 2, 2025 · As you may have noticed by now, all the four species that are currently referred to as blue macaw are in danger of extinction. However, this crisis does not affect the blue macaw …

Nov 25, 2025 · Species at the greatest risk of extinction include the blue-throated macaw (Ara glaucogularis) of northern Bolivia, the great green macaw (Ara ambiguus) of northern …