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Spix's Macaw

Cyanopsitta spixii

Spix's Macaw is a beautiful blue bird that is very special and hard to find. They love to live in the trees and eat yummy fruits and seeds.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Spix's Macaw has stunning uniform cobalt-blue feathers, with a paler, greyish-blue head and face. Its bare facial patch is dark grey, making it distinct from other macaws. This gives it a striking, elegant appearance.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusCyanopsitta
Spix's Macaw
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Spix's Macaw

Category

Birds

Rarity

Epic

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It's sometimes called the "Little Blue Macaw" because of its size.

Once thought extinct in the wild, this macaw now has a second chance!

Spix's Macaws often nest in hollows of specific tree species, like the Caraíba.

These rare birds form lifelong pairs, staying with the same mate forever.

Special abilities

Ability

Nut-Cracker Beak

Spix's Macaw can crack open tough nuts because of its powerful, curved beak that helps them find food.

Ability

Clever Caller

Spix's Macaw has a unique squawk and purring call that helps them communicate with other macaws.

Ability

Agile Aviator

Spix's Macaw can weave through dense forests because of its long, streamlined body and tail feathers.

Measurements & details

Length
55-57 cm
Wingspan
60-70 cm
Weight
0.286-0.36 kg
Lifespan
20-40 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Clutch Size
1-4
Incubation
24-26 days

Diet & Feeding

They mostly eat seeds and fruits from trees, especially from certain palm trees.

Primary Foods

  • licuri palm nuts
  • pau-ferro seeds
  • caraíba tree fruits
  • various berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Licuri palm

Syagrus coronata

Its seeds are a primary food source.

shelters

Caraíba tree

Tabebuia aurea

Nests in hollows of these trees.

eats

Angico tree

Anadenanthera colubrina

Seeds are a crucial part of their diet.

eats

Silver Terminalia

Terminalia argentea

Consumes the nuts and fruits.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Spix's Macaw?

The easiest way to identify Spix's Macaw is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Spix's Macaw?

55-57 cm

What is Spix's Macaw's wingspan?

60-70 cm

How much does Spix's Macaw weigh?

0.286-0.36 kg

How long does Spix's Macaw live?

20-40 years

How fast can Spix's Macaw move?

50 km/h

What does Spix's Macaw eat?

They mostly eat seeds and fruits from trees, especially from certain palm trees.

Where is Spix's Macaw usually found?

Forests

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