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Melody Blue Spix Macaw

After a long time with uncertainty and fear, Brazilians and German conservationists were able successfully reintroduce a couple of couples back into their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring, but also filled with resentment and jealousy.

The first obstacle was getting enough birds for the 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 years of poaching and loss of habitat. They have a few of the birds that are in captivity and hope to release them near Curaca. They refer to the birds as little blue companions, and compare their journey with the journey of Presley, the only known Spix's Macaw found in the wild. They describe Presley as a true survivor, who lost his family but kept his faith in his region. They feel a strong bond to him and see their lives as identical to his.

Researchers were able to study the behavior of the Spix's Macaw in the wild, and gain a better understanding of the reasons why this species has lasted so long. Researchers were able to estimate the population of this rare bird with greater accuracy. Researchers were able to collect important data about the bird's daily movements, seasonal adjustment to drought, and its feeding habits. They also monitored reproduction attempts using a hybrid Spix's and Illiger's Macaw Pets pair, which was an important step towards the recovery of this species.

It was a remarkable feat that this bird lived and thrived in the wild despite having a very limited gene pool. This has allowed scientists understand how these birds can be reintroduced back to the natural world. The survival of the last bird motivated people to act in order to save other parrots as well as endangered species. Zoos are also encouraged to create their own captive breeding programs for these exotic bird species.

This working group is an example of how conservation groups, other organizations and individuals can collaborate in order to conserve endangered species of wildlife and animals. 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 that is the recovery of this unique bird.

The working group has already accomplished a lot of work. This includes developing plans to reintroduce the bird back 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 habitat and poaching that was illegal. Aviculturists and ornithologists as well as other experts continue to work hard to bring this iconic bird from the brink extinction.

The Spix's macaw pets is recognizable to millions of people all over the world thanks to a well-known animated film and two sequels. But this is only the beginning on the long-distance road to returning these birds. For decades, an international team has been working to breed and reintroduce Spix's macaws that have been raised in captivity into the wild.

The Spix's macaw is endemic to a tiny area of northeast Brazil which is known as the Caatinga which is an arid region consisting of savannah scrubland flat scattered with creeks that flow through the seasons and gallery forests. It was first documented in 1819 and is one of the lesser-known Neotropical parrots, Macaw Pets with few glimpses of the wild and a few birds that are kept in captivity and some museum specimens.

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

AWWP has purchased and is restoring 2,380 hectares in the Caatinga near Curaca (Brazil) of the most pristine habitat. AWWP also breeds and rears birds that will be released in the wild. This will provide a genetically-pure source of animals for the future generations.

In the wild, Spix's macaws will live in trees and are seldom seen on the ground. They typically nest in hollows or holes in trees and hunt for fruits, seeds, nuts and other plants. They typically spend up to one third of the day in the nest.

To help track the Spix's macaws and their movements, a local group was recruited 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 an eye on the birds and their movements throughout the wild. This approach has proven very successful.

Diet

The Spix's macaw for sale (Cyanopsitta spixii) 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 1st, 2019. This was following the last wild hyacinth parrot price vanished in 2000 and no additional birds were found in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction project is in the process of trying to return this critically endangered bird to its natural habitat in Caatinga.

This region in northeast Brazil covers approximately 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws nestled in the hollows of old caraibeiras and were recognized for their dietary habits of eating seeds and nuts.

A reintroduction plan is currently in progress to restore a wild population of the Spix's Macaw. Eight Spix's Macaws that were raised in captivity were released into the wild in June. Twelve more are expected to be released in 2022. They will be joined by Blue-winged Macaws that have been reintroduced to the same area, and will help to share knowledge about food sources and nesting and roosting areas.

The reintroduction program has already collected valuable data from biology on the behavior of this unique bird, including information on daily movement patterns and seasonal adjustments to drought. It also has provided a glimpse into the evolution of the Macaws of Spix, which helps to understand the factors that led to their extinction.

Spix's Macaws consume the seeds, nuts, and fruits of a variety of plants 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 palms of acai (Acaia oliva) or mofumbo (Combretum leprosum).

Spix's Macaws like all parrots and other birds are social birds that have close relationships with their parents. They are vocal and often imitate human speech and other sounds. They make a mating call known as the "whichaka," which is described as a short continuous grating sound similar to a flute note. They are often seen flying high and fast when they are in the mood to breed.

Breeding

Spix's Macaws are highly intelligent and social birds. They communicate through screeching, squawking and other sounds. Like many parrots, they can mimic human speech. They have a strict routine, including flight patterns and bathing habits. They can also recognize other members of their family. This is what makes them the most sought-after pets, and also a target for illegal trade in birds.

In the early 1980s only three Spix's macaws were left in the wild. They were all poached. A plan to pair the last male and female was defeated in 1995, when poachers killed both birds. Since the time, all Spix's macaws are captive-bred, mostly in Brazil.

The Spix's Macaws that are in captivity are a mixture of birds, and are the descendant of only two individuals. This makes them more vulnerable to illnesses and other environmental threats. The majority of Spix's macaws in captivity live at a breeding centre in Germany. However this year an agreement between a German conservation center and Brazilian government ran out which leaves the future plans for repatriation and reintroduction into the wild in doubt.

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

In part because of this and other efforts, the captive-bred bird population is starting to grow, though not at a rapid rate. Reintroducing them to the wild will require that they stay healthy and produce. Choosing the right birds to release is also critical. The macaws need to be reproductively mature and be joined by one of their siblings or a close relatives.

Bringing the Spix's miniature macaw for sale back to the wild could be difficult, but it's essential to try. To aid, ABC and partners have created a reserve system which aims to protect the last remaining habitats. The eight Spix's macaws will be joined by blue-winged macaws that are more common in the Caatinga and are found in overlapping areas with Spix's macaws. These savvy birds will help the macaws become more familiar with the area, and they will provide safety in numbers.