Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), also known as the little blue macaw, is a macaw native to Brazil. It is a member of tribe Arini in the subfamily Arinae (Neotropical parrots), part of the family Psittacidae (the true parrots).

What do Spix macaws eat?

Spix's Macaw Diet

When they still existed in the wild, the birds may have played an integral role in dispersing seeds around the environment. In captivity, the birds are fed with a wide variety of different foods, including palm nuts, seeds, fruits, and even some meats. They are supplemented with vitamins and minerals.

How many Spix Macaws are left in the world 2021?

Today only around 160 Spix's Macaws exist in captivity worldwide. The long-term goal of the Brazilian Government, ACTP and our other partners in the Spix's Macaw Program, is the reintroduction of the species back into the wild by the year 2021.