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After a long period of uncertainty and worry, Brazilian and German conservationists have succeeded in reintroducing a group of couples into their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring but also rife with backbiting and jealousies.

The first obstacle was to find enough birds to trade. 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 following years of poaching and loss of habitat. They have a tiny population of the birds in captivity and hope to release them in the wild near Curaca. They call the birds their blue-eyed friends and have compared their journey to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's macaw in the wild. They describe him as a true survivor who lost his family, but was loyal to his home. They see their lives in the Caatinga as akin to his and feel a strong affinity with him.

Researchers were able study the behavior of the Spix's Macaw in wild, and better understand how this species has survived so long. It also helped them make buying a macaw more precise estimate of the historic population numbers of this unique bird. Researchers were able to collect important data on the bird's daily movements, its seasonal adjustment to drought, and its eating habits. They even monitored attempts at reproduction with an Illiger's and Spix's hybrid macaws which was a significant step in the recovery of this species.

It was a remarkable feat that this bird was able to endure and thrive in the wild with such an insufficient gene pool and it has helped researchers understand how these birds can be reintroduced back to the wild. The survival of the last bird also encouraged people to take action in order to save other parrots and threatened species. It also inspired zoos and other groups to set up up their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds.

This working group is a good example of how conservation groups and other organizations as well as individuals can work together in order to conserve endangered animals and wildlife. This group consists of Brazilian government officials, zoo reps, international holders of the Spix’s macaw and ornithologists, with an aim in common to save this unique bird.

The group has completed a lot of work, including developing a plan for reintroducing the bird into the wild. The group has also been working to raise funds to support field research as well as community outreach and captive-breed birds for the reintroduction plan. It also has established an ongoing committee to oversee the recovery of the bird.

Habitat

At risk due to habitat destruction and poaching The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) was believed to be extinct in the wild ten years ago. Today, ornithologists and aviculturists continue to fight tirelessly to save this iconic bird back from the edge of extinction.

A cult animated film and two sequels have made the Spix's Chestnut fronted macaw price known to millions of people around the world However, this is only the beginning in the long road to save these birds from the edge. A team of international experts has worked for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's Macaws that were raised in captivity back into the wild.

The Spix's Macaw is an endemic species that is found in a small area of northeast Brazil called the Caatinga. This arid region is characterized by flat savannah scrubland and is which is surrounded by galleries and streams that flow through the season. It was first documented in 1819 and is one of least-known Neotropical Parrots. There are only sporadic sightings in the wild, with a few birds that are kept in captivity and a handful price of blue macaw museum specimens.

To preserve the dwindling population An international committee was formed that brought together aviculturists that had the last remaining 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 create an initiative to reintroduce the Spix's Macaws back to their natural habitat.

AWWP has acquired and is recovering 2,380 hectares of Caatinga near Curaca (Brazil) of the most pristine habitat. AWWP is also breeding and rearing birds that will be released into the wild, thereby providing an incredibly pure genetic source of the animals for future generations.

Spix's Macaws are usually found in trees, and are seldom seen on the ground. They typically nest in hollows or tree holes and forage for fruit seeds, nuts, seeds and other plants. They typically spend up to one third of the day in the nest.

A local community was enlisted as part of the field team to assist track 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 method has proven successful.

Diet

The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only species found in the family Cyanopsitta. It was listed as extinct in the wild in 2019 by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature after the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000, and subsequent surveys did not find any additional birds. However, a reintroduction project is in the process of trying to return this critically endangered bird back to its natural habitat in Caatinga.

This region in northeast Brazil is home to about 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws nested in the hollows of old caraibeira trees, and they were also recognized for their dietary habits of eating seeds and nuts.

A reintroduction program is now underway to re-establish 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 scheduled to be released in 2022. They will be joined in the area by a group of Blue-winged Macaws who were reintroduced. They will share information about food sources, nesting and areas 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 seasonal adjustments to drought. It also has opened a window on the evolution of the Macaws of Spix, which can help to understand the causes that led to their decline.

Spix's Macaws eat the fruits, seeds and nuts of numerous plants native to the Caatinga biome. Pinhao-bravo, linhas Brazil and facheiro (Pilosocereus Pachycladus) are all part of this diet. They may also consume the fruit of the palms of acai (Acaia oliva) or mofumbo (Combretum leprosum).

Like all parrots like all parrots Macaws are social birds that bond closely with their parents. They are vocal and often mimic human speech and other sounds. They make a mating call called the "whichaka," which is described as a short repeated grating sound that is similar to a flute note. They are often seen flying fast and high when they are in a breeding mood.

Breeding

Spix's macaws are exceptionally intelligent and highly social birds. They communicate through screeching, squawking, and other sounds. As with many parrots they are able to mimic human speech. They also adhere to a rigid daily routine, ranging from flights to bathing routines and can identify the members of their flock. This is what makes them the most sought-after pets and targets for illegal trade in birds.

In the early 1980s only three Spix's macaws remained in the wild. They were all poached. A plan to pair the last male and female was foiled 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 kept in captivity are a mixture of individuals who are descendants of only two individuals, making them vulnerable to disease and other environmental issues. The majority of the birds in captivity are kept 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 return the birds and then reintroduce them back into the wild.

Despite their low numbers the captive-bred Spix's macaws exhibit some signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder managed to beat a sheikh from Qatar to purchase from the collector three Spix's macaws that weren't part of the breeding program.

As a result of this and other efforts, the captive-bred birds are beginning reproduce, but not at a great rate. In order to keep them healthy and producing, it will be important to reintroducing the birds into the wild. The selection of the right birds to release is also critical. The macaws need to be in a reproductive stage and be joined by an older sibling or close relative.

Reintroducing the Spix's macaw to the wild could prove difficult, but it's crucial to try. ABC and its partners have created reserves to protect the last remaining habitats of this species. The eight Spix's macaws will be joined by blue-winged macaws, which are more prevalent in the Caatinga and live in overlapping areas with Spix's macaws. These birds will help the macaws become accustomed to their new surroundings and will also offer protection by large numbers.