Rare Spix's Macaw seen in Brazil for first time in 15 years

[n2doc]

A rare blue parrot which was believed to be extinct in the wild has been spotted in Brazil for the first time in 15 years.

A solitary Spix's Macaw was caught on video flying through trees in the state of Bahia.

Pedro Develey, head of the Brazilian Society for the Conservation of Birds, said he believed it had been freed by a poacher trying to avoid arrest.

A search of the area had just been concluded.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-36628290

[mopinko]

1. not found on a search, but they are pretty easy to id.

article says they will be reintroducing a captive bred colony.
hope they have luck w that. they are beautiful birds.

[longship]

2. This thread needs a pic.

There. That's better.

Here's artwork.

[In_The_Wind]

4. It is a beautiful parrot. Thanks for the pics.

Mom! We've been looking for you ...

[awoke_in_2003]

5. Lovely plumage

[In_The_Wind]

3. Although the information in this video is wrong it's beautiful.

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