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Melody Blue Spix Macaw (Domspecii.Ru)

After a long time of uncertainty and worry, Brazilian and German conservationists were able to reintroduce couple couples back into their natural habitat. Their story is inspirational, but also filled with backbiting and jealousies.

The first obstacle was to find enough birds to be traded. The macaws are monogamous so the pairs needed 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 after years of poaching and loss of habitat. They have a small number of the birds in captivity and they hope to release them close to Curaca. They refer to the birds as their little blue friends and have compared their journey to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's macaw from the wild. They describe him as an authentic survivor who lost his family, but kept his faith in his region. They believe that their lives in Caatinga as akin to his, and they feel a deep connection with 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 form a more accurate estimate of the historic numbers of this rare bird. Researchers were able gather crucial information on the bird's daily movement patterns and seasonal adaptation to drought, and its feeding habits. Researchers also monitored attempts to reproduce with a hybrid Spix’s and Illiger’s macaw couple which was a crucial step in the recovery for this species.

It was an amazing achievement that this bird survived 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 natural world. The bird's survival has inspired people to take action to save other endangered parrots and species. It has also prompted zoos and other groups to set up their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds.

This group of experts is an example of how conservation groups and other organizations can collaborate to conserve endangered wildlife and endangered animals. It brings Brazilian officials from government as well as representatives from zoos, international holders of this rare bird, and ornithologists together with one common goal: the recovery of the Spix's Macaw.

The group has already achieved a lot of work. This includes preparing a plan to reintroduce the bird back to the wild. The group has also been working to raise funds for field research as well as community outreach and captive-breeding birds for the reintroduction plan. It also has established an ongoing committee to oversee the rehabilitation of the bird.

Habitat

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

The Spix's Macaw is well-known to millions around the globe thanks to a popular animated film and two sequels. But this is only the beginning on the long road of returning these birds. An international team has worked for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's Macaws raised in captivity to the wild.

The Spix's Macaw is an endemic species found in a tiny region of northeast Brazil known as the Caatinga. This dry region is characterized by flat savannah scrubland and is scattered with seasonal streams and gallery forests. It was first documented in 1819, and is one of least-known Neotropical Parrots. There are only sporadic glimpses of the wild, few birds in captivity and a handful of museum specimens.

To save the declining population In order to protect the declining population, an international committee was created that gathered aviculturists who were the last to hold the birds, as well as government officials. The group forged a partnership with the world-renowned non profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation of Qatar to develop an initiative to restore the population of Spix's Macaws in their native habitat.

AWWP has acquired and is recovering 2,380 hectares of prime habitat in the Caatinga, near Curaca, Brazil. AWWP also breeds and rears birds that will be released in the wild. This will give an animal that is genetically pure for the future generations.

Spix's Macaws can be found in trees, and are rarely seen on the ground. They usually nest in hollows or holes in trees and hunt for fruits as well as seeds, nuts, and other plants. They typically spend up to three-quarters of the time in the nest.

To help track the Spix's macaws as well as their movements local communities were invited to join the field team. The members of the community were provided watches that could be activated in the event the Spix's macaw was detected and thereby allowing them to keep on top of the birds' movements and their daily activities in the wild. This approach has proven 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 1st, 2019. This was after the last wild parrot was lost in 2000. No additional birds were found in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction program currently underway is trying to bring back this critically endangered bird back to its natural habitat in the Caatinga.

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

A reintroduction programme is in progress to restore a wild population of the Spix's Ziggy hyacinth macaw parrots for sale. Eight captive-raised birds 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. They were reintroduced into the same area, and will help to share knowledge about food sources, nesting and roosting sites.

The reintroduction programme has already collected valuable data from biology on the behavior of this rare bird, which includes details about the patterns of movement throughout the day and seasonal adjustments to drought. It has also provided a window into the nature of the Spix's Macaw which helps to determine the causes that led to its disappearance in the wild.

Spix's Macaws consume the seeds, fruits and nuts of a variety of plants 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 social birds that have a strong bond with their parents. They have vocalizations and often mimic other sounds and words. They have a mating cry known as "whichaka," described as an extremely short and repetitive noise similar to a flutist note. When they are in breeding mode, they are known to fly fast and high.

Breeding

Spix's macaws are incredibly intelligent and highly social birds. They communicate by screeching, squawking and other sounds. Like many parrots they can mimic human speech. They also follow a very rigid daily routine, ranging from flight paths to bathing habits and are able to recognize members of their flock. This is why they are the most sought-after pets and targets for the illegal bird trade.

In the early 1980s only three Spix's Macaws were left in the wild, and all of them being poached. A plan to pair the last male and female was unsuccessful in 1995 when poachers killed both birds. Since then, all Spix's Macaws are captive-bred, mostly in Brazil.

The handful of Spix's macaws that are in captivity are made up of individuals that are the descendants of just two individuals, leaving them susceptible to illness and other environmental issues. The majority of Spix's macaws in captivity live at a breeding center in Germany. However, this year an agreement between the German conservation center and the Brazilian government was canceled which leaves future plans for repatriation and their reintroduction into the wild in doubt.

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

In part, due to this and other efforts, the captive-bred bird population is beginning to grow, but not at a speedy pace. Reintroducing the birds to the wild will require that they stay healthy and produce. The selection of the right birds to release is equally important. Macaws should be in a reproductive stage and should be joined by one of their siblings or a close relatives.

It may be difficult to get the Spix's Macaw back into the wild but it's important to try. ABC and its partners have established reserves to safeguard the last remaining habitats of this species. The eight Spix's Macaws that were released recently will be joined by Lolita blue & gold macaw-winged Macaws. These macaws are more common in Caatinga, and they live in areas where the Spix's macaws also reside. These birds will help macaws become accustomed to their new environment and will also ensure safety through numbers.