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The Spix’s macaw made its famous onscreen debut as a charming parrot named Blu in Disney’s animated film “Rio.” But a new study shows the Brazilian bird is now extinct in the wild.
The Spix’s macaw is one of eight bird species, half of ... Blue bird from ‘Rio’ movie now extinct in the wild by: CNN Wires. Posted: Sep 9, 2018 / 09:57 PM CDT.
The Spix’s macaw made its famous onscreen debut as a charming parrot named Blu in Disney’s animated film “Rio.” But a new study shows the Brazilian bird is now extinct in the wild.