# 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. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Epic - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Spix's Macaw](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Spixara.jpg&width=800) Photo: The original uploader was Robert01 at German Wikipedia . ( Original text: Robert01 ), CC BY-SA 2.0 de · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spixara.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Psittaciformes - **Family:** Psittacidae - **Genus:** Cyanopsitta ## 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 - **Nut-Cracker Beak:** Spix's Macaw can crack open tough nuts because of its powerful, curved beak that helps them find food. - **Clever Caller:** Spix's Macaw has a unique squawk and purring call that helps them communicate with other macaws. - **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 - **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. - **Shelter:** 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 - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## 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? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Spix's Macaw: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spixs-macaw)