Jayd Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I haven't been on for a while, been kinda busy in the Amazon room...I do something like this about Amazons in the Amazon Room so I thought you all would like something like this here...Hope you enjoy.... Spix's Macaw or Little Blue Macaw (Cyanopsitta Spixii) is a rare and possibly extinct in the wild. The last one seen in the wild was a male in 2000 and it has not been seen since. There are about 60 in captivity. Spix's Macaw weighs approximately 360 grams and it is approximately 55 to 57cm. Its native habitat is a small area in Northeastern Brazil. You can find out more information and see photos on the sites listed below... Enjoy....{Feel-good-00020069} Jay http://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/profile/spixs_macaw/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Spixara.jpg http://www.amazingmacawsandparrots.com/spix.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 A beautiful bird Jay, its so sad to think that one day they may be gone forever, thanks for sharing the pics with us and the links to more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks for sharing this information and the great pictures with us Jay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Beautiful bird it would be devastating to see such a beautiful creature to become exstict lets hope that the breeding programs can get those numbers up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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