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.

Blue bird from 'Rio' movie now extinct in the wild. By: CNN Posted . and last updated. The Spix's macaw achieved onscreen fame in 20th Century Fox's "Rio" as a charming parrot ...

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The Spix’s Macaw, the beautiful blue bird that inspired the movie “Rio,” is now extinct in the wild, according to a new study by BirdLife International.

The Spix's macaw achieved onscreen fame in 20th Century Fox's "Rio" as a charming parrot named Blu who travels thousands of miles in an attempt to save his species.

Blue bird from ‘Rio’ movie now extinct in the wild by: CNN Wires. Posted: Sep 9, 2018 / 09:57 PM CDT. Updated: Sep 9, 2018 / 09:57 PM CDT. The Spix’s macaw achieved onscreen fame in Disney ...

Blue bird from 'Rio' movie now extinct in the wild. By CNN. Monday, September 10, 2018. The Spix's macaw achieved onscreen fame in Disney's "Rio" as a charming parrot named Blu.

The Spix’s macaw achieved onscreen fame in 20th Century Fox’s “Rio” as a charming parrot named Blu who travels thousands of miles in an attempt to save his species. But a st… ...

The Spix’s macaw achieved onscreen fame in 20th Century Fox’s “Rio” as a charming parrot named Blu who travels thousands of miles in an attempt to save his species. But a st… ...

The Spix’s macaw is one of eight bird species, half of […] The Spix’s macaw achieved onscreen fame in 20th Century Fox’s “Rio” as a charming parrot named Blu who travels thousands of ...

Blue bird from ‘Rio’ movie now extinct in the wild by: Tribune Media Wire. Posted: Sep 11, 2018 / 12:30 PM CDT. Updated: Sep 11, 2018 / 12:30 PM CDT. by: Tribune Media Wire.

Blue bird from ‘Rio’ movie now extinct in the wild by: CNN Wire. Posted: Sep 9, 2018 / 07:25 PM CDT. Updated: Sep 9, 2018 / 07:25 PM CDT. The Spix’s macaw achieved onscreen fame in Disney ...