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Melody Blue Spix Macaw

After a long time with speculation and worry, Brazilians and German conservationists were able successfully reintroduce a couple of couples back into their natural habitat. Their story is inspirational however, it is also filled with jealousies and backbiting.

The first challenge was to get enough birds for the trade. Macaws are monogamous, so it was essential to match pairs well.

Range

A South African couple has taken on the mission to save the critically endangered Spix's Macaw. This bird was declared extinct by United Nations in 2000 owing to decades of habitat destruction and poaching. They have a small number of the birds kept in captivity, and hope to release them in the wild near Curaca. They refer to the birds as little blue companions, and compare their experience with the journey of Presley the only known Spix's Macaw in wild. They describe Presley as a true survivor who lost his family, but remained loyal to his area. They believe that their lives in Caatinga as akin to his, and feel a strong connection to him.

Researchers were able to study the behavior of the Spix's Macaw in the wild, and better understand the reasons why this species has survived so long. It also helped them create a more accurate estimate of the historic population numbers of this unique bird. Researchers were able to collect important details about the bird's daily movement, its seasonal adaptation to drought, as well as its eating habits. Researchers also monitored attempts to reproduce with the hybrid Illiger's and Spix's Ziggy Our Scarlet Macaw couple which was a crucial step towards the recovery of this species.

It was a marvellous achievement that this bird lived and thrived in the wild despite having a small gene pool. This has allowed scientists to better understand how these birds can be restored to the wild. The survival of the bird that was killed motivated people to act in order to save other parrots and threatened species. It also inspired zoos and other groups to set up up their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds.

This working group is an example of how conservation groups and other organizations can work together to conserve endangered wildlife and endangered animals. It brings Brazilian officials from the government, zoo representatives, international holders of this rare bird, and ornithologists with a common goal: the recovery of the Spix's macaw purchase.

The working group has already completed a lot of work, including developing an idea for reintroducing this bird into the wild. The group has also worked to raise funds to support field research and community outreach as well as captive-breeding birds to support the reintroduction program. It has also established a permanent committee for the reintroduction of the bird.

Habitat

Endangered by poaching and habitat destruction The Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) was believed to be extinct in the wild 10 years ago. Today, aviculturists and ornithologists continue to work tirelessly to bring this iconic bird back from the edge of extinction.

The Spix's Macaw is known to millions around the world due to a cult animated film and two sequels. This is just the beginning on the long-distance road to bringing these birds back. A team of international experts has worked for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's macaws born in captivity into the wild.

The Spix's Macaw is native to a small portion of northeast Brazil known as the Caatinga an arid area consisting of savannah scrubland flat that is dotted with seasonal creeks and gallery forests. It was first documented in 1819 and is among the smallest known Neotropical Parrots. There are only sporadic glimpses of the wild, few birds in captivity, and a handful of museum specimens.

To protect the declining population To help save the declining population, a global group was formed. It was comprised of experts in aviculture who had 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 develop an initiative to reintroduce the Spix's Macaws back to their natural habitat.

AWWP has acquired and is recovering 2,380 hectares of Caatinga close to Curaca (Brazil) of the most pristine habitat. AWWP is also breeding and rearing birds that will be released into the wild, providing a genetically pure source of the animals for future generations.

Spix's Macaws are usually found in trees, and are seldom seen on the ground. They nest in tree hollows or holes and search for fruits, seeds, nuts, and other plants. They can spend up to one third of their day in the nest.

To assist in tracking the Spix's Sinatra Macaws for Sale and their movements, a local community was recruited to become part of the field team. The members of the community were provided watches that could be activated in the event the Spix's macaw was detected, allowing them to keep track of the birds and their daily activities in the wild. This approach has proven very successful.

Diet

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

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

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

The reintroduction program has collected valuable biological data about the behavior of the bird, which includes details of daily movements and adjustments to drought. It also opened a window on the nature of the Spix's Macaws. This can help to understand the causes that led to their decline.

Spix's Macaws consume the seeds, fruits and nuts of many plants native to the Caatinga biome. This includes the pinhao-bravo (Jatropha mollissima) and linhas Brasil (Senegalia tenuifolia) as well as 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 have a strong bond with their parents. They are very vocal and often imitate human speech and other sounds. They have a mating cry known as "whichaka," described as a short and repetitive grating sound similar to the note of a flutist. When they are in a breeding mode they are known to fly high and fast.

Breeding

Spix's Macaws are highly intelligent and social birds. They communicate using screeching, squawking and other sounds. As with many parrots they are able to mimic human speech. They have a strict routine, which includes flight patterns and bathing habits. They are also able to recognize other members of their flock. This is what makes them the most sought-after pets and a target for illegal bird trade.

By the early 1980s, only three Spix's Macaws were left in the wild, with all of them being poached. In 1995, poachers massacred the male and Cleo female macaws for sale birds in a plan to pair them. Since the time, all known Spix's macaws are captive-bred mostly in Brazil.

The Spix's Macaws that are in captivity are a mixture, which is the descendant of just two individuals. This makes them more vulnerable to diseases and other environmental challenges. The majority of the birds that are 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, casting doubt over future plans to return the birds and return them into the wild.

Despite their shaky numbers, captive-bred Spix's Macaws are showing some signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder managed to beat out a sheikh in Qatar to purchase from a collector three Spix's macaws that were not part of the breeding program.

In part, due to this and other efforts, the captive-bred bird population is beginning to increase, though not at a rapid pace. Reintroducing the birds to the wild will require that they remain healthy and produce. Choosing the right birds for release is equally important. The macaws should be reproductive and paired with siblings or close relatives.

The return of the Spix's Macaw to the wild may prove difficult, but it's crucial to try. To help, ABC and partners have created a reserve system which will help to protect the last remaining habitats. The eight Spix's macaws will soon be joined by blue-winged macaws, that are more common in the Caatinga and are found in overlapping areas with Spix's macaws. These intelligent birds will aid macaws to become used to the region, and they will provide the security of a large number.