The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot, which were recently returned to their natural habitat, have been diagnosed with an incurable, likely lethal virus, Brazil's government told AFP Thursday.

A rare, vivid-blue parrot, declared extinct in the wild in 2019 before a captive-breeding programme began reintroducing it to Brazil, has become the centre of an international dispute. For over two ...

The hyacinth macaw is one of the most stunning birds in the world, known for its deep royal blue feathers and impressive size. Native to Brazil, these parrots are currently listed as an endangered ...

Spix’s macaws live mostly in captivity, with 27 housed at the Sao Paulo zoo – Copyright AFP Nelson ALMEIDA The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot, which ...