Spix's Macaw

The Spix's Macaw is listed as Critically Endangered on the ICUN scale, and it is believed that it may be extinct in the wild. It is native to Brazil so that is why I included Acai berries and some Brazilian orchids and scenery. Due to its status of not existing in the wild, I placed the bird in a frame (rather than just wild scenery) to display what the "picture-perfect" environment is for this rare bird. Hopefully the captive birds will keep the species going so one day they can be returned to the forests of Brazil.

(note:the blurriness and bright color of the picture is intentional to have the feel of a painting coming to life; as the forest would come to life with the return of the Spix's Macaw)

Medium-Watercolor Pencils