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Melody blue spix macaw (read this blog post from funsilo.date)

After a long period of uncertainty and worry, Brazilian and German conservationists were able to reintroduce 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 exchange. These macaws are monogamous, therefore 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 following decades of poaching and habitat loss. They have a small amount of the birds in captivity and are hoping to release them close to Curaca. They call them their little blue companions and have compared their journey to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's Macaw in the wild. They describe him as a true survivor who lost his family but was loyal to the region. They feel a strong kinship to him and perceive their lives as being identical to his.

Researchers were able to research the behavior of the Spix's Macaw in wild, and gain a better understanding of how this species has survived for so long. This enabled researchers to determine the historical population of this unique bird more accurately. Researchers were able gather important data on the bird's daily movements, its seasonal adaptation to drought, and eating habits. Researchers also observed attempts to reproduce with an Illiger's and a Spix's hybrid macaw couple, which was a crucial step towards the recovery of this species.

It was an amazing feat that this bird was able to endure and thrive in the wild despite the smallest gene pool and has helped scientists understand how these birds can be reintroduced back to the wild. The survival of the last bird inspired people to take action in order to save other parrots and endangered species. Zoos have also been enticed to establish their own captive breeding program for these exotic species of birds.

This working group is a good example of how conservation groups as well as other organizations and individuals can work together in order to conserve endangered animals and wildlife. The group is comprised of Brazilian government officials, zoo reps international holders of the Spix’s macaw, and ornithologists to achieve one goal in common: the recovery of this rare bird.

The group has already achieved a lot of work. This includes preparing an approach to reintroduce this bird in the wild. The group also raised funds to fund community outreach as well as field research and captive-bred birds for the project. It also has established a permanent committee for the recovery of the bird.

Habitat

Ten years ago, the Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta Spixii) was thought to be extinct. It was endangered through the destruction of habitats and poaching that was illegal. Aviculturists, ornithologists, and other experts continue to fight to save this iconic bird back from the brink of extinction.

The Spix's Macaw is known to millions of people around the world due to a well-known animated film and two sequels. This is just the beginning on the long road of returning these birds. A multi-national team has been working for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's Macaws that were raised in captivity back into the wild.

The Spix's Macaw is a native species found in a tiny region of northeast Brazil known as the Caatinga. This arid area is home to flat savannah scrubland, interspersed with seasonal streams and gallery forests. It was first described in 1819 and is one of the smallest known Neotropical parrots, with only few glimpses of the wild as well as a few captive birds and some museum specimens.

To preserve the declining population To help save the declining population, a global group was established. It was comprised of experts in aviculture who had the last remaining bird as well as government officials. The group formed a partnership with the world-renowned non-profit organisation Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP) of Qatar to create an intensive program to reintroduce captive-bred Macaws Spix's to their natural habitat in the northeast of Brazil.

AWWP has purchased and is restoring 2,380 hectares in the Caatinga close to Curaca (Brazil) of prime habitat. AWWP also breeds and raises birds that will be released in the wild. This will provide the genetically pure source of animals for future generations.

Spix's Macaws are usually found in trees, and are rarely seen on the ground. They nest in tree hollows or holes, and hunt to find seeds, fruits, nuts, and other species. They will typically spend up to a third of the day in the nest.

To help track the Spix's macaws as well as their movements, a local group was recruited to become part of the field team. The community was given watches that would activate if a Spix's Macaw is identified. This allowed them to monitor the birds in the wild as well as their daily activities. This method has proven successful.

Diet

The Spix's Macaw is the only species in the genus Cyanopsitta. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared that it was extinct in the wild on April 1, 2019. This was following the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000 and no additional birds were found in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction plan currently underway is trying to restore the critically endangered bird to its natural habitat in the Caatinga.

This dry forest is a part of northeast Brazil that covers about 10 percent of the country. Spix's Macaws nestled in the hollows old caraibeiras and were also known to eat seeds and nuts.

A reintroduction programme is underway to establish a natural population of the Spix's Macaw. Eight birds raised in captivity were released into the wild in June, and 12 more are scheduled to arrive in 2022. They will be joined by a group of Blue-winged macaws which have been reintroduced. They will provide information on food sources, nesting and roosting locations.

The reintroduction program has collected vital biological data about the behavior of this bird, including information about the patterns of movement and adaptations to drought. It also provides an insight into the natural history of the Spix's Tallula indigo park mollie macaw, helping to understand what led to its disappearance in the wild.

Spix's Macaws consume the seeds, nuts, and fruits of a myriad of plants native to the Caatinga Biome. Pinhao-bravo, linhas Brasil and facheiro (Pilosocereus Pachycladus) are all included in this diet. The acai palm (Acaia olive) and mofumbo (Combretum léprosum) fruits are also edible.

Spix's Macaws as with 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 have a mating cry called "whichaka," described as an extremely short and repetitive sound similar to an acoustic note. They are known to fly fast and high when they are in the mood to breed.

Breeding

Spix's Macaws are highly intelligent and social birds. They communicate using screeching, squawking and other sounds. Like many parrots they are able to mimic human speech. They also adhere to a rigid daily routine, ranging from flights to bathing routines and are able to recognize members of their flock. They are very popular as pets and are frequently targeted by the illegal trade in birds due to this.

In the early 1980s, only three Spix's macaws remained in the wild. They were all poached. In 1995, poachers killed both male and Ziggy Hyacinth macaw Parrots for sale female birds as part of an attempt to pair them. Since then, all Spix's Macaws known have been bred in captivity - mostly in Brazil.

The handful of Spix's macaws in captivity are made up of individuals who are the descendants of only two individuals, which makes them at risk of disease and other environmental issues. The majority of Spix's macaws captivity live at an breeding center in Germany. However this year an agreement between a German conservation center and the Brazilian government expired and the future plans for repatriation and their reintroduction into the wild in doubt.

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

In part, due to this and other efforts, the captive-bred bird population is starting to increase, though not at a rapid pace. Reintroducing them to the wild will require that they remain healthy and produce. It is essential to choose the right birds before release. Sinatra Macaws for Sale must be reproductive and be paired up with siblings or close relatives.

It may be difficult to bring the Spix's Macaw back into the wild, but it's important to try. ABC and its partners have established a reserve system to protect the last remaining habitats of this species. The eight Spix's Macaws who were released recently will be joined by blue-winged Macaws. These macaws are common in Caatinga and live in areas where the Spix’s macaws are also. These smart birds will help the macaws become more accustomed to the region and provide safety in numbers.