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Melody blue spix macaw (Read Full Report)

After a long period worry and speculation, Brazilian and German conservationists have succeeded in reintroducing two couples back into their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring however, it is also filled with jealousies and backbiting.

The first obstacle was obtaining enough birds for the trade. Macaws are monogamous, so the pairs had to be matched properly.

Range

A South African couple is working to save the critically endangered Spix's macaw, which was declared extinct in 2000 after decades of poaching and loss of habitat. They have a tiny population of the birds that are in captivity and hope to release them in the wild near Curaca. They refer to the birds as their little blue friends and compared their journey to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's macaw in the wild. They call him as a true survivor, who lost his family but kept his faith in the region. They consider their lives in the Caatinga as being similar to his and feel a strong affinity with him.

The discovery of the last Spix's macaw offered researchers with an opportunity to study its behavior in the wild and gain an understanding of how this species has survived for this long. Researchers were able to estimate the historical population of this rare bird with greater accuracy. Researchers were able gather important data about the bird's daily movement patterns and seasonal adaptation to drought and its food habits. Researchers also monitored attempts to reproduce with a hybrid Spix’s and Illiger’s macaw couple which was a crucial step in the recovery of this species.

It was a remarkable accomplishment that this bird was able to endure and thrive in the wild despite an insufficient gene pool and it has also helped scientists to understand how these birds can be reintroduced back to the wild. The survival of the bird that was killed motivated people to act to save other parrots and threatened species. Zoos are also encouraged to establish their own captive breeding program for these exotic bird species.

This working group is an example of how conservation groups as well as other organizations and individuals can collaborate to protect endangered animals and wildlife. It brings Brazilian officials from the government, zoo representatives, international holders of this unique bird and ornithologists together with one common goal - the recovery of the Spix's macaw.

The working group has already achieved a lot of work. This includes developing plans to reintroduce the bird in the wild. The group has also been working to raise funds to support field research, community outreach and captive-breeding birds to support the reintroduction project. The group has also established a permanent committee to save the bird.

Habitat

Ten years ago, the Spix's Blondie scarlet macaw bird (Cyanopsitta Spixii) was thought to be extinct. It was endangered due to the destruction of habitat and poaching that was illegal. Today, ornithologists and aviculturists continue to fight tirelessly to save this iconic bird back from the danger of extinction.

The Spix's Macaw is known to millions of people all over the world due to a well-known animated film and two sequels. But this is only the tip of the iceberg on the long-distance road to bringing these birds back. A multi-national team has been working for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's macaws born in captivity back into the wild.

The Spix's Macaw is native to a tiny area of northeast Brazil known as the Caatinga an arid area consisting of savannah scrubland flat interspersed with seasonal creeks and gallery forests. It was first documented in 1819 and is one of the smallest known Neotropical parrots, with only sporadic sightings from the wild and a few birds that are kept in captivity and a few museum specimens.

To preserve the declining population In order to save the declining population, an international group was established. It was comprised of Aviculturists who owned the last remaining bird and government officials. The group formed a partnership with the world-renowned non profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation of Qatar to establish an initiative to restore the population of Spix's Macaws back to their natural habitat.

AWWP has acquired and is renovating 2,380 hectares in Caatinga close to Curaca (Brazil) of the most pristine habitat. AWWP also breeds and raises birds to be released into the wild. This will create the genetically pure source of animals for the future generations.

Spix's Macaws are typically found in trees and rarely seen on the ground. They usually nest in hollows or holes in trees and hunt for fruit seeds, nuts, seeds and other plants. They may spend up to 1/3 of their time in the nest.

A local community was recruited as part of the field team in order to help identify Spix's Macaws. The community was given watches that would activate if the Spix's Macaw was detected. This allowed them to monitor the birds in the wild and their daily actions. This method has proven to be successful.

Diet

The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only species found in the genus Cyanopsitta. It was listed as extinct in the wild in the year 2019 by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature following the disappearance of the last known wild parrot disappeared in 2000, and subsequent surveys failed to locate any additional birds. A reintroduction plan is currently underway to try to restore this critically threatened bird to its native home in the Caatinga.

The northeast region of Brazil comprises about 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws nestled in the hollows old caraibeiras, and were also known to eat seeds and nuts.

Reintroduction of the Spix's Pixie mini macaw into the wild is currently underway. Eight captive-raised Spix's macaws were released in the wild in June. Twelve more are expected to be released in 2022. They will be joined by a group of Blue-winged Macaws. They were reintroduced into the same area and will help to share knowledge of food sources and nesting and roosting sites.

The reintroduction programme has already gathered valuable biological data on the behavior of this rare bird, which includes details about the patterns of movement throughout the day and the seasonal changes to drought. It has also provided a window into the natural history of the Spix's Paisley hyacinth macaw for sale which helps to understand what led to its extinction in the wild.

Spix's Macaws consume the fruits, seeds and nuts of a variety of species native to the Caatinga biome. Pinhao-bravo, linhas Brasil and facheiro (Pilosocereus Pachycladus) are all part of this diet. They also eat the fruit of the palms of acai (Acaia oliva) or mofumbo (Combretum leprosum).

Spix's Macaws like all parrots and other birds, are social birds that develop close bonds with their parents. They are vocal and frequently mimic other sounds and words. They make a mating call known as the "whichaka," which is described as a short repeated grating sound that is similar to a flute note. They are often seen flying high and fast when they are in a breeding mood.

Breeding

Spix's Macaws are highly intelligent and social birds. They communicate with each other through a range of screeching and squawking sounds. Like many other parrots, mimic human speech. They also follow a very rigid daily routine, ranging from flights to bathing routines, and they can recognize the members of their flock. This is why they are so popular pets and a target for the illegal bird trade.

In the early 1980s, just three Spix's macaws remained in the wild. They were all poached. A plan to pair the male and female defeated in 1995, when poachers killed both birds. Since the time all known Spix's macaws have been bred in captivity mostly in Brazil.

The Spix's Macaws that are in captivity are a mix of birds, and are the descendant of just two individuals. This makes them susceptible to illnesses and other environmental issues. The majority of Spix's macaws in captivity reside in a breeding centre in Germany. However, this year, an agreement between a German conservation center and the Brazilian government was canceled which leaves the possibility of repatriation or their reintroduction into the wild in doubt.

Despite their low numbers, captive-bred Spix's macaws are showing some signs of improvement. This was evident when the Swiss breeder beat the sheikh of Qatar to buy three Spix's Macaws from a collector.

In part due to this and other efforts the captive-bred bird population is beginning to grow, though not at a speedy pace. Reintroducing them to the wild will require that they remain healthy and produce. The selection of the right birds to release is equally important. Macaws must be of reproductive age and be paired with siblings or close relatives.

Bringing the Spix's Fiona hyacinth macaw bird for sale back to the wild may prove difficult, but it's essential to try. To help, ABC and partners have started a reserve system that is designed to safeguard the species' last remaining habitats. The eight Spix's macaws will soon be joined by blue-winged macaws that are more common in the Caatinga and live in overlapping areas with the Spix's macaws. These savvy birds will help the macaws become more accustomed to the region and provide the security of a large number.