Four endangered Macaw parrots escape from London Zoo

Four critically endangered macaws have gone missing from London Zoo

London Zoo is appealing to the public for help in finding four critically endangered blue-throated macaws that escaped on Saturday.

The birds, which are native to Bolivia, were last seen at around 13:00 GMT on Saturday 18th February.

The zoo said in a statement that the birds were "very distinctive" and "unlikely to be mistaken for any other type of bird".

The zoo is urging anyone who sees the birds to contact them immediately.

The macaws are part of a breeding programme at the zoo, and their escape is a major setback for conservation efforts.

The blue-throated macaw is one of the most endangered parrots in the world, with only around 500 individuals remaining in the wild.

The birds are threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and the illegal pet trade.

The zoo said that it is "doing everything we can" to find the birds, including searching the surrounding area and working with the police.

The zoo is also asking the public to report any sightings of the birds to the zoo or to the police.

The blue-throated macaw is a large, brightly coloured parrot with a distinctive blue throat and yellow head.

The birds are native to the tropical rainforests of Bolivia, where they feed on fruits, nuts, and seeds.

The blue-throated macaw is a critically endangered species, and its population has been declining rapidly in recent years.

The loss of these four birds is a major setback for conservation efforts, and the zoo is urging the public to help find them so that they can be returned to their enclosure.

Anyone who sees the birds is asked to contact the zoo on 020 7449 6200 or the police on 101.