Spix's macaw is the rarest macaw species and possibly extinct in the wild since 2000, mainly due to habitat loss and illegal trapping for the pet trade.
Glaucous macaw is a critically endangered macaw species that has not been seen in the wild since the 1960s. It was hunted for its feathers and its habitat was destroyed by cattle ranching and agriculture.
Lear's macaw is an endangered macaw species that has a very restricted range in northeastern Brazil. It faces threats from habitat loss, poaching, and nest predation.
Red-fronted macaw is an endangered macaw species that is endemic to a small area in central Bolivia. It suffers from habitat degradation, illegal capture, and persecution by farmers.
Blue-throated macaw is a critically endangered macaw species that is endemic to a small region in northern Bolivia. It is threatened by habitat loss, illegal trade, and feather harvesting for indigenous rituals.