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Melody Blue Spix Macaw After a long time of worry and speculation, Brazilian and German conservationists succeeded in reinserting a group of couples into their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring, but also rife with resentment and jealousy. The first obstacle was getting enough birds to exchange. These macaws are monogamous, so the pairs had to be matched well. 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 loss of habitat. They have a tiny population of the birds that are in captive, and hope to release them into the wild close to Curaca. They refer to the birds as little blue companions, and compare their experience with that of Presley the only known Spix's Macaw in wild. They describe Presley as a true survivor, who lost his family and remained loyal to his area. They feel a strong bond to him and perceive their lives as identical to his. Researchers were able study the behavior of the Spix's Macaw wild, and gain a better understanding of how this species has lasted so long. This enabled researchers to determine the historical population of this unique bird with greater accuracy. Researchers were able to collect crucial information on the bird's movements throughout the day, seasonal adjustment to drought and its food habits. They also observed attempts at reproduction with an Illiger's and Spix's hybrid macaw pair which was a significant step in the recovery of this species. It was an amazing feat that this bird was able to survive and thrive in the wild with such the smallest gene pool and it has also helped researchers understand how these birds could be reintroduced back to the wild. The survival of the bird that was killed inspired people to take action to save other parrots as well as threatened species. Zoos are also encouraged to develop their own captive breeding programs for these exotic bird species. This group of experts is an example of how conservation groups and other organizations can collaborate to conserve endangered wildlife and endangered animals. The group is comprised of Brazilian government officials, zoo reps, international owners of the Spix's macaw, and ornithologists to achieve one goal in common: the recovery of this unique bird. The group has completed a lot of work, including developing plans for reintroducing the bird to the wild. The group also raised funds to fund community outreach, field research and captive-bred birds for the project. The group has also established an ongoing committee to help recover the bird. Habitat Ten years ago the Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta Spixii) was thought to be extinct. It was endangered due to habitat destruction and poaching that was illegal. Today, ornithologists and aviculturists continue to work tirelessly to save this iconic bird back from the danger of extinction. The Spix's Macaw is known to millions of people around the world thanks to a cult animated film and two sequels. This is just the beginning on the long road of bringing these birds back. For decades, an international team has been working to breed and reintroduce Spix's macaws raised in a captive environment back into the wild. The Spix's macaw is native to a tiny area of northeast Brazil which is known as the Caatinga, an arid region consisting of savannah scrubland flat that is dotted with seasonal creeks and gallery forests. It was first documented in 1819 and is among of the smallest known Neotropical parrots, with occasional sightings in the wild as well as a few captive birds and some museum specimens. To preserve the declining population In order to save the declining population, an international group was created. It was comprised of aviculturists who held the last remaining bird as well as government officials. The group formed a collaboration with the world-renowned non-profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP) of Qatar to create an intensive program to reintroduce captive-bred Spix's Macaws into their natural habitat in the northeast of Brazil. AWWP has acquired and is restoring 2,380 hectares in the Caatinga near Curaca (Brazil) of prime 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. In the wild, Spix's macaws are found in trees and are seldom seen on the ground. They nest in tree hollows or holes, and hunt in search of seeds, fruits, nuts, and other species. They may spend up to one third of their day in the nest. To assist in tracking the Spix's macaws as well as their movements local communities were recruited to join the field team. The community was given watches that would turn on when a Spix's Macaw is detected. This enabled them to monitor the birds in the wild and their daily movements. This approach has been very successful. Diet The Spix's Macaw is the only species belonging to the Genus Cyanopsitta. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared that it was extinct in the wild on April 1, 2019. This was after the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000, and no more birds were found in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction project is in the process of trying to bring back the critically endangered bird to its natural home in the Caatinga. This region in northeast Brazil comprises about 10% of the entire country. Spix's Macaws were amidst the hollows of old caraibeiras, and were also known to eat nuts and seeds. Reintroduction of the Spix's Macaw into the wild is currently in progress. Eight captive-raised birds were released into the wild in June and 12 more are expected to follow in 2022. hahns macaw for sale will be joined by a group of Blue-winged Macaws that have been reintroduced and will provide information on food sources, nesting and places to roost. The reintroduction programme has already collected vital biological data about the behavior of this unique bird, which includes details about the patterns of movement throughout the day and the seasonal changes to drought. It also provides a window into the nature of the Spix's Macaw, helping to understand what led to its disappearance in the wild. hahns macaw for sale consume the seeds, fruits, and nuts of many plants that are native to the Caatinga Biome. This includes the pinhao-bravo (Jatropha mollissima) and the linhas brasil (Senegalia tenuifolia) and the joazeiro (Ziziphus joazeiro) and facheiro cactus (Pilosocereus pachycladus). The acai palm (Acaia olive) and mofumbo (Combretum léprosum) fruits are also edible. Spix's Macaws as with all parrots and other bird species, are social birds that form close bonds with their parents. They are vocal and often imitate human speech and other sounds. They have a mating sound called the “whichaka,” which is described as a brief continuous grating sound like a flute note. They are well-known for flying high and fast when they are in an ecstatic mood. Breeding Spix's macaws are incredibly intelligent and social birds. They communicate with one another through a range of squawking and screeching sounds. Like many other parrots, they can mimic human speech. They have a very strict routine that includes flight patterns and bathing habits. They are also able to recognize other members of their flock. They are popular as pets, and are frequently targeted by illegal trade in birds due to this. 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 a plan to pair them. Since since then, all Spix's Macaws known have been bred in captivity – mostly in Brazil. The handful of Spix's macaws kept in captivity are made up of individuals who are descendants of just two individuals, making them at risk of disease and other environmental challenges. The majority of the birds that are in captivity are in a breeding center in Germany however, in the year 2003 an agreement between the German conservation center and the Brazilian government was not renewed and causing doubt about future plans to repatriate the birds and return them back into the wild. Despite their precarious numbers, captive-bred Spix's Macaws are showing signs of improvement. This was evident when the Swiss breeder beat out the sheikh of Qatar to buy three Spix's Macaws from a collector. In part because of this and other efforts, the captive-bred bird population is starting to increase, though not at a speedy pace. Keeping them healthy and producing will be important to reintroducing the birds back into the wild. Selecting the right birds to release is equally important. The macaws should be of reproductive age and be paired up with siblings or close relatives. It could be difficult to bring the Spix's Macaw back to the wild, but it is vital to try. To help, ABC and partners have created a reserve system which is designed to safeguard the species' last remaining habitats. The eight recently released 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 the Spix's macaws. These savvy birds will help macaws to become accustomed to the region and will offer the security of a large number.