What are the birds from Rio called?

The main characters, Blu and Jewel, are Spix's macaws, known for their striking blue feathers and dark gray beaks.

How do I make DIY Rio bird wings?

Cut a wing shape out of cardboard or stiff felt, then use hot glue to attach layers of royal blue, sky blue, and navy craft feathers starting from the bottom up.

Is a Rio bird costume warm enough for cold weather?

Yes, if you use a blue hoodie and thick leggings as your base layers instead of a thin bodysuit.

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Rio Birds Costume

Bring the vibrant energy of Rio's Carnival to life in blue.

Inspired by the hit animated movie Rio, a Rio birds costume lets you transform into the rare Spix's macaws, Blu or Jewel. This look is a massive hit for couples, groups, and Carnival-themed parties due to its bright colors and festive energy. The costume centers around layers of brilliant blue feathers, wings, and a matching bird headpiece.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $30–85

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Bright blue bodysuit or long-sleeve shirt
A solid royal blue or cyan stretch top to serve as the base body of the macaw.
DIY: Use a plain blue t-shirt or sweatshirt you already own.
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Blue feathered wings
Feathered costume wings or a fabric wing cape with layered shades of blue.
DIY: Cut wing shapes out of blue felt and fabric-glue layers of blue craft feathers onto them.
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Blue tutu or feathered skirt
A layered tulle tutu or sequin skirt in royal blue to mimic tail feathers.
DIY: Tie strips of blue tulle around an elastic waistband.
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Macaw headpiece or mask
A headpiece featuring a black bird beak, large cartoon eyes, and blue feather tufts.
DIY: Glue a black felt beak and paper eyes onto a blue baseball cap or headband.
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Blue leggings or tights
Opaque royal blue leggings to complete the full-body bird look.
DIY: Wear any dark blue or black pants you have.
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How to put it together

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Put on the royal blue long-sleeve shirt or bodysuit and the matching leggings.
2
Slip on the blue tutu or sequin skirt over the leggings to create the lower feather volume.
3
Attach the feathered wings to your back using the elastic shoulder straps, or drape the wing cape over your shoulders.
4
Secure the macaw headpiece or mask comfortably on your head, ensuring your eyes align with the eye holes.
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Add blue face paint around your eyes if using a half-mask or headband instead of a full mask.

Makeup & hair

If not wearing a full mask, apply bright blue eyeshadow around the eyes and add face glitter. Slick your hair back into a low bun or ponytail so it fits easily under the headpiece.

Rio Birds for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person dresses as Blu (with a slightly dorkier, tamer look) and the other as Jewel (sleek, confident, and bright teal-blue).
group: Add Nico (the yellow canary with a bottlecap hat) and Pedro (the red-crested cardinal) to create a full flock.
kids: A simple blue hooded sweatshirt with felt feathers fabric-glued to the sleeves makes an easy, warm kids' version.
Plus size: A loose-fitting royal blue fleece hoodie with felt wings attached to the sleeves is comfortable and highly adjustable.
pet: A lightweight blue dog cape with felt feather cutouts.

Tips

Choose wings with wrist straps so your hands remain free to hold drinks or snacks at parties.
If wearing this outdoors in cool weather, opt for a thick blue fleece sweatshirt as your base layer.
Use safety pins to secure the wings to your shirt so they don't slide around while dancing.
Fluff up the feathers with a cool-setting hairdryer before heading out to maximize volume.

Rio Birds costume FAQ

What are the birds from Rio called?: The main characters, Blu and Jewel, are Spix's macaws, known for their striking blue feathers and dark gray beaks.
How do I make DIY Rio bird wings?: Cut a wing shape out of cardboard or stiff felt, then use hot glue to attach layers of royal blue, sky blue, and navy craft feathers starting from the bottom up.
Is a Rio bird costume warm enough for cold weather?: Yes, if you use a blue hoodie and thick leggings as your base layers instead of a thin bodysuit.

Did you know? The movie Rio was inspired by the real-life conservation story of the Spix's macaw, a species that was declared extinct in the wild but has since been reintroduced through breeding programs.