Virus outbreak deepens rift over return of Spix’s macaw to Brazil

Virus Outbreak and the Spix's Macaw

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.

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Mongabay News Mongabay News — 2025-10-28

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