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Melody Blue Spix Macaw

After a long period filled with uncertainty and fear Brazilians and German conservationists managed to successfully reintroduce a couple of couples back to their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring, but also rife with backbiting and jealousy.

The first obstacle was to find enough birds for the trade. 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 following decades of poaching and habitat loss. They have a tiny population of the birds in captivity and they hope to release them into the wild close to Curaca. They refer to them as little blue friends, and compare their journey to that of Presley, the only known Spix's Macaw in the wild. They say he was as a true survivor, who lost his family, but was loyal to the region. They feel a strong connection to him and perceive their lives as similar to his.

Researchers were able to research the behavior of the Spix's Macaw in the wild, and better understand the reasons why this species has lasted so long. This enabled researchers to estimate the population of this unique 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 even monitored attempts at reproduction with a hybrid Spix's and Illiger's macaws which was a significant step towards the recovery of this species.

It was a remarkable accomplishment that this bird was able survive and thrive in the wild with such an insufficient gene pool and has helped scientists understand how these birds could be reintroduced to the wild. The survival of the last bird inspired people to take action to save other species of parrots that are endangered. Zoos are also encouraged to develop their own captive breeding program for these exotic bird species.

This working group is an illustration of how conservation groups as well as other organizations and individuals can collaborate to protect endangered species of wildlife and animals. It brings Brazilian officials from the government Zoo representatives, international holders of this rare bird, and ornithologists together with one common goal: the recovery of the Spix's Darling hahns macaw.

The working group has already completed a lot of work, including preparing a plan for reintroducing the bird back into the wild. The group has also been working to raise funds to fund field research as well as community outreach and captive-breeding birds for the reintroduction program. It has also created an ongoing committee to help recover the bird.

Habitat

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

The Spix's Macaw is well-known to millions around the world thanks to a popular animated film and two sequels. This is just the beginning on the long road of returning these birds. For a long time, a global team has been trying to breed and reintroduce Spix's macaws raised in a captive environment back into the wild.

The Spix's Macaw is native to a small area of northeast Brazil, called the Caatinga which is an arid region of savannah scrubland that is flat, that is dotted with creeks that flow through the seasons and gallery forests. It was first described in 1819 and is among of the lesser-known Neotropical parrots, with sporadic sightings from the wild, a few captive birds and some museum specimens.

To protect the declining population, an international group was formed. It brought together experts in aviculture who had 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 develop an initiative to restore the population of Spix's Macaws to their natural habitat.

AWWP has acquired and is renovating 2,380 hectares in Caatinga near Curaca (Brazil) of prime habitat. AWWP is also breeding and rearing birds that will be released into the wild, which will provide the genetically pure source of the animals for future generations.

In the wild, Spix's Macaws will live in trees and are seldom seen on the ground. They usually nest in hollows or tree holes and hunt for fruit, seeds, nuts and other plants. They can spend up to three-quarters of the time in the nest.

A local community was selected as part of the field team to assist identify Spix's Macaws. Members of the community were provided watches that could be activated in the event the Spix's macaw was observed, allowing them to keep on top of the birds' movements and their movements throughout the wild. This approach has been extremely successful.

Diet

The Spix's Macaw is the only species belonging to the genus Cyanopsitta. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared it extinct in the wild on April 1st, 2019. This was after the last wild parrot was lost in 2000, and no more birds were discovered in subsequent surveys. A reintroduction plan is in progress to try to bring this critically endangered bird to its native home in the Caatinga.

This dry forest is located in the region of northeast Brazil that covers about 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws were amidst the hollows of old caraibeiras, and were also known to eat seeds and nuts.

A reintroduction plan is currently underway to re-establish a wild population of the Spix's glaucous macaw. Eight captive-raised Spix's macaws were released in the wild in June. Twelve more birds are expected to be released in 2022. They will be joined by Blue-winged Macaws that have been released back into the same area and will assist 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 rare bird, which includes details about the patterns of movement throughout the day and adjustments to drought during the season. It also has provided a glimpse into 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 numerous species native to the Caatinga biome. Pinhao-bravo and linhas Brasil, Blondie Scarlet macaw bird as well as facheiro (Pilosocereus Pachycladus) are all included in this diet. The acai palm (Acaia olive) and mofumbo (Combretum léprosum) fruits are also edible.

Spix's Macaws as with all parrots and other birds, are social birds that form close bonds 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 short continuous grating sound similar to a flute. When they are in a breeding mode they can fly high and fast.

Breeding

Spix's macaws are incredibly intelligent and social birds. They communicate with each other through a range of squawking and screeching sounds. Like many other parrots, can mimic human speech. They also adhere to a rigid daily routine, ranging from the flight path to bathing habits, and they can recognize the members of their flock. This is what makes them so popular pets and targets for illegal trade in birds.

In the early 1980s only three Spix's macaws were left in the wild. They were all poached. In 1995, poachers massacred the male and female birds as part of a plan to pair them. Since since then, all known 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 just two individuals. This makes them susceptible to illnesses and other environmental issues. The majority of the birds that are in captivity are kept in an breeding center in Germany however, this year an agreement between the German conservation center and the Brazilian government expired without renewal which raises doubt about the future plans to repatriate the birds and return them into the wild.

Despite their petty numbers of captive-bred Spix's macaws, captive-bred species show some signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder was able to beat a sheikh in Qatar to purchase from the 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 grow, but not at a speedy pace. Reintroducing the birds into the wild will require that they remain healthy and produce. Choosing the right birds to release is also crucial. Macaws must be reproductively mature, and they should be in a relationship with an older sibling or close relatives.

The return of the Spix's Macaw to the wild may prove difficult, but it's important to try. ABC and its partners have created reserves to protect the last remaining habitats of this species. The eight recently released Spix's macaws are going to be joined by Melody blue spix macaw-winged macaws, which are more common in the Caatinga and live in overlapping areas with the Spix's macaws. These birds will assist the macaws become accustomed to their new surroundings. They will also ensure safety through numbers.