“Ninety percent of bird extinctions in recent centuries have ... A previous version of this story misstated the production company behind "Rio." It is 20th Century Fox.

The Spix's macaw achieved onscreen fame in 20th Century Fox's "Rio" as a charming parrot named ... But a study released this week found that the Brazilian bird is now extinct in the wild.

The Spix's macaw achieved onscreen fame in 20th Century Fox's "Rio" as a charming parrot named ... But a study released this week found that the Brazilian bird is now extinct in the wild.