Seven species face extinction, including the Blue-and-White Macaw that inspired "Rio" 😢

The blue-and-yellow macaw, famous for inspiring the film Rio, is on the brink of extinction, according to a BirdLife report. The last sighting of this species took place in 2000, and its numbers have declined dramatically in recent decades. Furthermore, the organization notes that it is not alone; seven other bird species have been declared extinct or near extinction due to habitat loss, illegal trafficking, and climate change. The situation hig…