Spix's Macaw
Cyanopsitta spixii (Wagler, 1832)
26–56 cmLength200 gWeight
Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), also known as the little blue macaw, or simply blue macaw, is a macaw species that was endemic to Brazil.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), also known as the little blue macaw, or simply 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). It was first described in 1638 by German naturalist Georg Marcgrave when he was working in Pernambuco in Dutch Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the Spix's Macaw?
The Spix's Macaw is about 26–56 cm long and weighs around 200 g.
Where does the Spix's Macaw live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil.
Is the Spix's Macaw endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Spix's Macaw as Extinct in the Wild.
What does the Spix's Macaw eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Spix's Macaw in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 26–56 cm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Extinct in the Wild
More measurements
- Wing
- 277 mm
- Tail
- 352 mm
- Bill
- 33 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: eastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
- Genus
- Cyanopsitta
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