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

The first challenge was finding enough birds for the exchange. The macaws were monogamous, therefore it was crucial to match pairs well.

Range

A South African couple has taken on the mission to save the critically endangered Spix's macaw. The bird was declared extinct by the United Nations in 2000 because of decades of habitat destruction and poaching. They have a small amount of the birds in captivity and hope to release them near Curaca. They refer to the birds as 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 Presley as an authentic survivor who lost his family and kept his faith in his region. They feel a strong kinship to him and view their lives as similar to his.

Researchers were able to study the behavior of the Spix's Macaw wild, and gain a better understanding of the reasons why this species has survived for so long. Researchers were able to determine the historical population of this rare bird more accurately. Researchers were able to collect important information on the bird's daily movements, its seasonal adaptation to drought, as well as its eating habits. They also monitored reproduction attempts using a hybrid Spix's and Illiger's macaws which was a significant step in the recovery of this species.

It was a marvellous achievement that this bird survived and thrived in the wild despite having a very small gene pool. This has enabled scientists to better understand how these birds can be returned to nature. The survival of the last bird motivated people to act to save other species of parrots that are endangered. It also inspired zoos and other groups to set their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds.

This working group is a good example of how conservation groups, other organizations and individuals can collaborate in order to conserve endangered species of wildlife and animals. This group brings together Brazilian government officials, representatives from zoos, international holders of the Spix’s macaw and ornithologists with one goal in common that is the recovery of this rare bird.

The group has accomplished a great green macaw deal of work, including the creation of plans for reintroducing the bird to the wild. The group also raised funds to support community outreach as well as field research and captive-bred birds for the project. It has also established an ongoing committee to oversee the rehabilitation of the bird.

Habitat

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

The Spix's Macaw is known to millions of people around the world thanks to a popular animated film and two sequels. But this is only the tip of the iceberg on the long journey of returning these birds. For decades, an international team has been working to breed and reintroduce captive-raised Spix's macaws into the wild.

The Spix's macaw is endemic to a tiny area of northeast Brazil which is known as the Caatinga, an arid region of savannah scrubland that is flat, interspersed with creeks that flow through the seasons and gallery forests. It was first described in 1819, and is one of least-known Neotropical Parrots. There are only sporadic sightings in the wild, with a few birds in captivity and a few museum specimens.

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

AWWP has bought and is recovering 2,380 hectares of prime habitat in Caatinga area, close to Curaca, Brazil. AWWP is also breeding and rearing birds to be released into the wild, which will provide the genetically pure source of animals for the next generation of.

Spix's Macaws are typically found in trees, and seldom seen on the ground. They build nests in hollows or holes and search in search of seeds, fruits, nuts, and other plants. They can spend up to one third of the time in the nest.

To assist in tracking the Spix's macaws and their movements, a local group was invited to join the field team. Members of the community were given watches which could be activated if the Spix's macaw was observed and thereby allowing them to keep track of the birds and their movements throughout the wild. This approach has proven very 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 2019 by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature after the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000. subsequent surveys failed to locate any additional birds. A reintroduction program is currently underway to try to bring back this critically endangered bird to its native home in the Caatinga.

The northeast region of Brazil covers approximately 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws were found in hollows old caraibeiras and were also known to eat nuts and seeds.

A reintroduction plan is currently underway to establish a natural population of the Spix's Macaw. 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 Blue-winged Macaws. They have been reintroduced to the same area and will help to share information about food sources, nesting and roosting areas.

The reintroduction program has already collected vital biological data about the behavior of this unique bird, which includes details about daily movements patterns as well as adjustments to drought during the season. It also provides an insight into the nature of the Spix's macaw purchase, helping to understand what led to its extinction in the wild.

Spix's Macaws eat the fruits, seeds and nuts of many plants that are native to the Caatinga biome. This includes the pinhao-bravo (Jatropha mollissima) and linhas brasil (Senegalia tenuifolia), along with the Joazeiro (Ziziphus joazeiro) and facheiro cactus (Pilosocereus pachycladus). The acai palm (Acaia olive) and mofumbo (Combretum léprosum) fruits are also edible.

Like all parrots, Spix's Macaws are highly social birds that bond closely with their parents. They are very vocal and often mimic human speech and other sounds. They make a mating call known as the "whichaka," which is described as a brief, repetitive grating sound similar to a flute. When they are in breeding mode they can fly fast and high.

Breeding

Spix's Macaws are highly intelligent and social birds. They communicate with one another with a variety of screeching and squawking sounds. Like many other parrots, they can mimic human speech. They also have a rigid daily routine, ranging from flight paths to bathing habits and are able to recognize members of their flock. This is why they are such popular pets, and also a target for illegal bird trade.

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

The Spix's Macaws in captivity are a mixture that descends of only two individuals. This makes them more vulnerable to diseases and other environmental challenges. The majority of the birds in captivity are in the breeding center in Germany however, in the year 2003 an agreement between the German conservation center and the Brazilian government was not renewed which raises doubt about the future plans to return the birds and reintroduce them into the wild.

Despite their precarious number of captive-bred Spix's macaws, captive-bred species show some signs of improvement. This was evident when the Swiss breeder beat out the sheikh of Qatar to purchase three Spix's Macaws for the collector.

As a result of this and other efforts, captive-bred birds are starting to reproduce, but not at a great green macaw rate. Reintroducing the birds to the wild will require that they stay healthy and produce. Selecting the right birds to release is also critical. Macaws must be at a reproductive age, and they should be joined by one of their siblings or a close family member.

It could be difficult to bring the Spix's great green macaw back into the wild but it's important to try. To aid, ABC and partners have established a reserve system that is designed to safeguard the species' last remaining habitats. The eight Spix's macaws that were released recently will be joined by blue-winged Macaws. These macaws are more common in Caatinga and are found in areas where the Spix's macaws also reside. These birds will help macaws adjust to their new environment and will also ensure safety through large numbers.