Blue-and-Yellow Macaws Return to Rio de Janeiro after 200 years Images of the iconic blue-and-yellow macaw are everywhere in Rio de Janeiro—from murals to souvenirs. Yet sightings of the real bird were once so rare that many questioned whether it had ever truly lived there. Historical records suggest otherwise. In the 16th century, French explorer … Continue reading Blue-and-Yellow Macaws Return to Rio de Janeiro after 200 years