World's rarest bird vanishes

Rio De Janeiro - The rarest bird in the world has disappeared from its perch in the north-east of Brazil, putting the future …

Rio De Janeiro - The rarest bird in the world has disappeared from its perch in the north-east of Brazil, putting the future of its species in jeopardy.

The Spix's Macaw was last seen 56 days ago by a team of biologists who have spent 10 years tracking its daily movements.

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