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Melody Blue Spix Macaw After a long period of anxiety and speculation, Brazilian and German conservationists have succeeded in reintroducing a group of couples into their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring however, it is also filled with jealousies and backbiting. The first challenge was to get enough birds to trade. The macaws were monogamous, therefore it was essential to match the pairs well. Range A South African couple has taken on the mission to save the critically threatened Spix's Macaw. The bird was declared extinct by United Nations in 2000 because of decades of habitat destruction and poaching. They have a tiny population of the birds kept in captivity, and are hoping to release them in the wild near Curaca. They call the birds their little blue companions and have compared their journey to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's macaw in the wild. They describe Presley as an authentic survivor who lost his family but was loyal to his home. They feel a strong bond to him and view their lives as like his. The discovery of the last Spix's macaw provided researchers with an opportunity to examine its behavior in the wild and gain a better understanding of why this species was able to survive for such a long time. This allowed researchers to estimate the population of this unique bird more accurately. Researchers were able gather important information about the bird's daily movement patterns, seasonal adjustment to drought, and food habits. Researchers also observed attempts to reproduce with an Illiger's and a Spix's hybrid macaw couple which was a crucial step in the recovery of this species. It was an amazing feat that this bird lived and thrived in the wild despite having a very small gene pool. This has enabled scientists to understand how these birds can be returned to nature. The survival of the last bird inspired people to take action to save other endangered parrots and species. It also inspired zoos and other organizations to set up their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds. This group serves as an example of how conservation groups and other organizations can work together to save endangered animals and wildlife. This group brings together Brazilian government officials, zoo reps international holders of the Spix’s macaw, and ornithologists to achieve a common goal: the recovery of this rare bird. The working group has already accomplished a lot of work, including developing an idea for reintroducing this bird into the wild. The group has also been working to raise funds to support field research and community outreach as well as captive-breed birds for the reintroduction plan. It has also established a permanent committee for the reintroduction of the bird. Habitat Threatened by habitat destruction and poaching The Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) was believed to be extinct in the wild ten years ago. Aviculturists and ornithologists as well as other experts continue to fight to bring this iconic bird from the brink of extinction. The Spix's Macaw is known to millions of people all over the world thanks to a cult animated film and two sequels. But this is only the tip of the iceberg on the long-distance road to bringing these birds back. A multi-national team has been working for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's Macaws raised in captivity to the wild. The Spix's Macaw is a native species that is found in a small area of northeast Brazil called the Caatinga. This arid region is characterized by flat savannah scrubland, interspersed with seasonal streams and gallery forests. It was first described in 1819, and is one of least-known Neotropical Parrots. There are only sporadic glimpses of the wild, a few birds that are kept in captivity and a few museum specimens. To save the declining population An international committee was established that brought together aviculturists that had the last remaining birds, as well as government officials. The group formed a collaboration with the renowned non-profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP) of Qatar to establish a rigorous program to reintroduce captive-bred Spix's Macaws into their natural habitat in northeast Brazil. AWWP has bought and is restoring 2,380 acres of prime habitat in the Caatinga area, close to Curaca, Brazil. AWWP also breeds and raises birds to 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 rarely seen on the ground. They nest in tree hollows or holes, and hunt in search of seeds, fruits, nuts, and other species. They will typically spend up to three-quarters of the time in the nest. To help track the Spix's macaws as well as their movements, a local group was recruited to join the field team. The members of the community were provided watches which could be activated if the Spix's macaw was detected which allowed them to keep on top of the birds' movements and their daily movements in the wild. This method has proven 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 1, 2019. This was after the last wild parrot vanished in 2000. No additional birds were observed in subsequent surveys. A reintroduction program is in the process of attempting to bring this critically endangered bird back to its home in the Caatinga. The northeast region of Brazil covers approximately 10% of the entire country. Spix's Macaws were amidst the hollows of old caraibeiras, and were also known to eat seeds and nuts. A reintroduction programme is in progress to restore a wild population of the Spix's Macaw. Eight captive-raised Spix's Macaws were released in the wild in June. Twelve more birds are expected to be released by 2022. They will be joined by Blue-winged Macaws. They were reintroduced into the same area, and will help to share knowledge of food sources, nesting and roosting locations. The reintroduction program has already obtained valuable biological data on the behavior of this bird, including details about daily movement patterns and adjustments to drought. It also opened a window on the evolution of the Macaws of Spix, which helps to understand the factors that led to their extinction. hythian macaw for sale consume the seeds, fruits, and nuts of a myriad 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 Like all parrots, Spix's Macaws are highly social birds that bond closely with their parents. They are vocal and often imitate human speech and other sounds. They have a mating call called “whichaka,” described as an extremely short and repetitive sound that resembles the note of a flutist. They are often seen flying high and fast when they are in a breeding mood. Breeding Spix's Macaws are highly intelligent and social birds. They communicate with each other through a range of screeching and squawking sounds, and like many other parrots, they can mimic human speech. They also adhere to a strict routine for their day, from the flight path to bathing habits and are able to recognize the members of their flock. This is why they are so popular pets and a target for the illegal bird trade. By the early 1980s, only three Spix's macaws remained in the wild, and all of them being poached. In 1995, poachers killed the male and female birds as part of an attempt to pair them. Since since then, all Spix's Macaws known have been captive-bred – mostly in Brazil. The handful of Spix's macaws that are in captivity are a mixture of individuals who are the descendants of only two individuals, which makes them at risk of disease and other environmental issues. The majority of the birds in captivity are housed at a breeding center in Germany however, this year an agreement between the German conservation center and the Brazilian government expired without renewal and causing doubt about future plans to repatriate the birds and return them into the wild. Despite their precarious number of captive-bred Spix's macaws, captive-bred species show some signs of improvement. This was evident when the Swiss breeder beat the sheikh of Qatar to purchase three Spix's Macaws from the collector. In the wake of this and other efforts, captive-bred birds are beginning to reproduce, though not at a high rate. Reintroducing them to the wild will require that they stay healthy and produce. It is important to choose the right birds before releasing them. Macaws should be of reproductive age and be paired with siblings or close relatives. The return of the Spix's Macaw to the wild could prove difficult, but it is essential to try. ABC and its partners have established reserves to safeguard the last remaining habitats of this species. The eight Spix's Macaws who were released recently will be joined by the blue-winged Macaws. These macaws are common in Caatinga, and they live in areas where the Spix's macaws are also. These birds will help the macaws adapt to their new surroundings. They will also ensure safety through the sheer numbers.