Spix's Macaw
Cyanopsitta spixii
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Extinct in the Wild
Wingspan
55.5 cm
Weight
298.6666666666667 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 55.5 cm and a weight of 298.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct in the Wild.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 55.5 cm | 21.9 in |
| Weight | 298.6666666666667 g | 10.54 oz |
Conservation Status
Extinct in the Wild
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 26 days. Fledging: 60 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Cyanopsitta |
| Species | Cyanopsitta spixii |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | مكاو سبيكس |
| Chinese | 斯皮克斯金剛鸚鵡 |
| French | Ara de Spix |
| German | Spix-Ara |
| Hindi | cyanopsitta spixii |
| Japanese | アオコンゴウインコ |
| Portuguese | Ararinha-azul |
| Russian | Голубой ара |
| Turkish | Spix Macav Papağanı |
Distribution
Spix's Macaw has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spix's Macaw endangered?
The Spix's Macaw has a conservation status of Extinct in the Wild.
How does the Spix's Macaw nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 26 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Spix's Macaw?
The Spix's Macaw has a wingspan of 55.5 cm, weight of 298.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Spix's Macaw belong to?
The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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