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Melody Blue Spix Macaw

After a long period worry and speculation, Brazilian and German conservationists succeeded in reinserting a group of couples into their natural habitat. Their story is inspirational, but also filled with backbiting and jealousies.

The first challenge was finding enough birds to participate in the exchange. The macaws were monogamous, therefore it was crucial to ensure that the pairs were well-matched.

Range

A South African couple is working to save the critically endangered Spix's Macaw, which was declared extinct in 2000 following years of poaching and loss of habitat. They have a small population of the birds that are in captivity, and they hope to release them into the wild near Curaca. They call the birds their little blue friends and compared their experience to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's Macaw in the wild. They describe Presley as an authentic survivor who lost his family and kept his faith in his region. They feel a strong bond to him and perceive their lives as like his.

The discovery of the last Spix's macaw provided researchers with an opportunity to investigate its behavior in wild and gain a better understanding of how the species has survived for so long. It also helped them create a more accurate estimate of the historic numbers of this unique bird. Researchers were able to collect important details about the bird's daily movements, its seasonal adjustment to drought, and eating habits. Researchers also observed attempts to reproduce using the hybrid Illiger's and Spix's macaw couple which was a crucial step in the recovery for this species.

It was a remarkable feat that this bird was able to endure and thrive in the wild despite an insufficient gene pool and it has helped scientists understand how these birds could be reintroduced back to the wild. The bird's survival has motivated people to act to save other species of parrots that are endangered. It also inspired zoos and other organizations to set up their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds.

This working group is a model for how conservation groups and other organizations can work together to protect endangered species of wildlife and animals. It brings Brazilian officials from the government Zoo representatives as well as international owners of this rare bird, and ornithologists together with one common goal - the reintroduction of the Spix's Paisley hyacinth macaw for sale.

The working group has already accomplished a lot of work. This includes the development of plans to reintroduce the bird in the wild. The group also raised funds for community outreach, field research and captive-bred birds for the project. They have also formed a permanent committee to recover the bird.

Habitat

Ten years ago, the Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta Spixii) was believed to be extinct. It was endangered by the destruction of habitats and illegal poaching. Aviculturists and ornithologists as well as other experts continue to do their best to bring this iconic bird from the brink extinction.

The Spix's Macaw is recognizable to millions of people around the globe thanks to a popular animated film and two sequels. But this is only the beginning on the long road of returning these birds. A team of international experts has worked for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's Macaws raised in captivity back into the wild.

The Spix's macaw is native to a small area of northeast Brazil, called the Caatinga, an arid region of flat savannah scrubland interspersed with seasonal creeks and gallery forests. The first time it was described was in 1819 and is among of the least-known Neotropical parrots, with few glimpses of the wild and a few birds that are kept in captivity and a few museum specimens.

To preserve the dwindling population In order to protect the declining population, an international committee was created that gathered aviculturists who held the last remaining birds and government officials. The group formed a partnership with the world-renowned non-profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP) of Qatar to establish a rigorous program to reintroduce captive-bred Macaws Spix's into their natural habitat in the northeast of Brazil.

AWWP has bought and is restoring 2,380 acres of prime habitat in the Caatinga, near Curaca, Brazil. AWWP also breeds and raises birds to be released in the wild. This will create a genetically-pure source of animals for the future generations.

In the wild, Spix's macaws are found in trees and are seldom seen on the ground. They build nests in hollows or holes and search to find seeds, fruits, nuts, and other species. They may spend up to one third of their day in the nest.

A local community was recruited as part of the field team to assist track Spix's Macaws. The community was given watches that would be activated if Spix's Macaws are detected. This allowed them to monitor the birds in the wild and their daily actions. This approach has been extremely successful.

Diet

The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only species found in the family Cyanopsitta. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared that it was extinct in the wild on April 1st, 2019. This was in the wake of the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000. No additional birds were discovered in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction plan is currently in progress to bring back this critically endangered bird back to its natural habitat in Caatinga.

This region in northeast Brazil is home to about 10% of the entire country. Spix's Macaws were a nesting species in the hollows of old caraibeira trees, and they were also known to feed on seeds and nuts.

A reintroduction program is now underway to establish a natural population of the Spix's Ziggy Our Scarlet Macaw. Eight captive-raised Spix's macaws were released into the wild in June. Twelve more birds are scheduled to be released by 2022. They will be joined in the area by a group of Blue-winged macaws which have been reintroduced. They will share information on food sources, nesting and places to roost.

The reintroduction programme has already collected vital biological data about the behavior of this bird, including details about daily movements and adjustments to drought. It also has provided a glimpse into the nature of the Macaws of Spix, which can help to understand the causes that led to their disappearance.

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

Like all parrots like all parrots Macaws are social birds, and they have a close bond with their parents. They are vocal and frequently mimic speech and other sounds. They have a mating cry called "whichaka," described as an extremely short and repetitive sound that resembles a flutist note. They are known to fly high and fast when they are in a breeding mood.

Breeding

Spix's macaws are extremely intelligent and highly social birds. They communicate with one another with a variety of screeching and squawking sounds. They, like other parrots, they can mimic human speech. They also have a strict daily routine, from the flight path to bathing habits and are able to recognize members of their flock. This is what makes them the most sought-after pets and a target for illegal trade in birds.

In the early 1980s only three Spix's Macaws were left in the wild, and all of them being poached. In 1995, poachers killed the male and female birds as part of an attempt to pair them. Since since then all known Spix's macaws are captive-bred, mostly in Brazil.

The few Spix's macaws kept in captivity are a mix of individuals who are descendants of only two individuals, leaving them vulnerable to disease and other environmental threats. The majority of the birds that are in captivity are in an breeding center in Germany however, this year an agreement between the German conservation center and the Brazilian government was not renewed, casting doubt over future plans to return the birds and then reintroduce them back into the wild.

Despite their low numbers, captive-bred Spix's Macaws show signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder beat a sheikh in Qatar to purchase from the collector three Spix's macaws which were not part of the breeding program.

In the wake of this and other efforts, the captive-bred birds are beginning reproduce, though not at a rapid rate. Keeping them healthy and producing is crucial to reintroduce the birds into the wild. Choosing the right birds for release is also crucial. Macaws should be reproductive and be paired with close relatives or siblings.

It's not easy to bring the Spix's harlequin macaw back to the wild, but it is vital to try. To aid, ABC and partners have created a reserve system which is designed to safeguard the last remaining habitats. The eight recently released Spix's macaws will be joined by blue-winged macaws, which are more prevalent in the Caatinga and share areas with the Spix's macaws. These smart birds will help the macaws get familiar with the area, and they will provide security in large numbers.