In the Caatinga shrubland of Brazil, the Spix's macaw, a species declared extinct in the wild in 2000, has been spotted.
The bird, with its distinctive blue silhouette, is now the focus of a reintroduction project, aiming to bring it back to its natural habitat.
However, upon closer observation, some birds have been found to have white feathers among their turquoise-blue plumage.
The Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), a species declared extinct in the wild in 2000
The project's progress is being closely monitored, with the ultimate goal of successfully reintroducing the species to the wild.
Author's summary: Virus outbreak affects Spix's macaw return to Brazil.