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Blue macaw parrot extinct in wild, study concludes
By John Bowden - 09/08/18 04:09 PM EDT
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Blue macaw parrot extinct in wild, study concludes
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The blue macaw parrot, known as a Spix's Macaw, has gone extinct in the wild, according to a new study from BirdLife International.
Native to Brazil, the species, known for its sharp blue coloration, exists only in captivity, the study found.
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http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/405716-blue-macaw-parrot-extinct-in-wild-study-concludes (http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/405716-blue-macaw-parrot-extinct-in-wild-study-concludes)