Domesticated Spix's macaw who learns to fly and embraces his wild nature in the Amazon.
Linda is Blu's devoted human owner and lifelong companion.
Linda finds the orphaned hatchling, names him Blu, and raises him for fifteen years. Blu is highly domesticated and promises to remain with Linda.
Their relationship develops from forced pairing into mutual love.
Blu is brought to Rio to mate with Jewel, the last known female of his species. They later fall in love, become a couple, and raise three hatchlings.
Nigel is the principal bird-based threat to Blu.
Nigel helps capture Blu and Jewel, pursues them after their escape, recaptures Jewel, and attacks the macaws during the airplane escape.
Pedro becomes one of Blu's supportive carnival friends.
Pedro joins Rafael and Nico in helping Blu and Jewel adapt, brings them to a samba party, and later rushes with Blu to rescue Jewel.
Rafael guides Blu emotionally and practically.
Rafael travels with Blu and Jewel, arranges help for their cuffs, tries to teach Blu to fly, and advises him to follow his heart.
Nico supports Blu during the journey and final rescue.
Nico joins Pedro and Rafael in helping Blu adapt, attends the samba party, escapes the marmosets with him, and participates in the rescue mission.
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