Are these Spix macaws extinct? The world once believed this bird had vanished forever. The Spix’s macaw was declared extinct in the wild in 2000 after the last known wild bird disappeared. For more than two decades, the species survived only in captivity — a fragile thread of hope held by dedicated breeders and conservationists. Now, that story is changing. In January 2025, 41 captive-bred Spix’s macaws were transferred from Germany to a reintroduction center in Bahia, Brazil. There, they are be

41 Spix’s Macaws—A Leap Forward in Conservation! 💙🦜 In a remarkable global effort, Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), an affiliate of Vantara, and the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots (ACTP) are spearheading the reintroduction of 41 Spix’s macaws, aiming to restore a species who were once declared extinct in the wild. 🎙️ Hear from Dr. Brij Kishor Gupta, Director of GZRRC, as he discusses this pivotal moment in conservation. [spix, spix’s macaw, s