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Spix’s macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii)
Danny Ye \/ Shutterstock<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The popular, Oscar-nominated, 3D computer-animated, full-length feature “Rio” told the story of Blu and Jewel, two rare blue macaws making their escape from\u00a0unscrupulous animal smugglers. The two blue macaws in this story are representative of a real-life species referred to as Spix\u2019s macaw<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Spix\u2019s macaw is a historically rare bird once found in a small region of forestry located in Brazil. The vibrantly colored bird is named Spix\u2019s macaw after a German biologist by the name of Johann Spix, who first wrote up detailed descriptions of the rare bird back in the early 1800s.<\/p>\n

Since, Spix\u2019s macaw has only been sighted just a limited number of times in the wild. The last time was in 2000 after a visual sighting was confirmed. After that, the sightings went cold, and a growing fear of their extinction in the wild was enough to logically assume the worse. And so, a little over fifteen years ago, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) had listed the probability of Spix\u2019s macaw as being likely extinct in the wild.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, all of that changed just a few weeks ago when a farmer spotted one flying in the air from where he was working. Upon return with appropriate video equipment, the farmer was able to capture the stunning bird on film with approximately 2 seconds of video as the macaw flew from tree to tree. After confirmation by SAVE Brazil (Society for the Conservation of Birds of Birds in Brazil) professionals, a feeling of elation followed the reality of actual Spix\u2019s macaws in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n

As with all of our exotic birds (and an increasing number of other animals), the concern is the unnecessary eradication and poaching of our natural living things. Over the years, a large number of creatures have been placed on critically endangered lists. Once on this frightening \u2014and growing \u2014 list, a worldwide effort is undertaken to protect the remaining population in their habitat. As of now, there are approximately 130 of the Spix\u2019s macaw being cared for in captivity in the hopes that once released the birds may be able to sustain themselves better in their naturally narrow habitat, thus possibly guaranteeing their population growth.<\/p>\n

With the sighting of the rare bird, the hope is that it can be relocated, and therefore, studied more closely so as to be able to provide the tools for the captive Spix\u2019s macaws to better survive once released. That\u2019s a great thing and certainly one to rejoice in. Watch<\/a> the rare footage of the Spix\u2019s macaw as it flies in the air.<\/p>\n

You can help in this research effort by electing to donate and support the work of BirdLife International and SAVE Brazil. Start by clicking this link<\/a> to help you decide your place in the ongoing efforts to help our feathered friends in the wild.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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