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After a long time filled with speculation and worry Brazilians and German conservationists were able to successfully reintroduce a grouping of couples back to their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring, but also filled with jealousies and backbiting.

The first hurdle was obtaining enough birds for the exchange. The macaws were monogamous, therefore it was crucial to ensure that the pairs were well-matched.

Range

A South African couple has taken on the mission of saving the critically threatened Spix's Fiona hyacinth macaw bird for sale. The bird was declared extinct by United Nations in 2000 owing to decades of habitat destruction and poaching. They have a tiny population of the birds kept in captivity and they hope to release them into the wild close to Curaca. They call the birds little blue friends, and compare their lives to the story of Presley the only known Spix's Macaw in wild. They call him a true survivor, who lost his family but remained loyal to the area. They consider their lives in the Caatinga as akin to his, and feel a deep connection with him.

Researchers were able study the behavior of the Spix's Paisley hyacinth macaw for sale in the wild, and gain a better understanding of how this species has survived so long. This enabled researchers to estimate the historical population of this rare bird more accurately. Researchers were able gather important details about the bird's daily movements, its seasonal adjustment to drought, and eating habits. Researchers also observed attempts to reproduce using a hybrid Spix’s and Illiger’s macaw couple, which was a crucial step in the recovery for this species.

It was a remarkable achievement that this bird lived and thrived in the wild despite having a limited gene pool. This has helped scientists understand how these birds can be returned to nature. The survival of the bird that was killed motivated people to act to save other parrots and threatened species. It also inspired zoos and other groups to set their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds.

This working group is an example of how conservation groups as well as other organizations and individuals can collaborate in order to conserve endangered species of wildlife and animals. It brings Brazilian governmental officials Zoo representatives and international owners of this rare bird, and ornithologists with a common goal - the reintroduction of the Spix's Macaw.

The group has completed a lot of work, including developing plans for reintroducing the bird back into the wild. The group also raised funds to fund community outreach, field research and captive-bred birds for the project. They have also formed a permanent committee to save the bird.

Habitat

Ten years ago, the Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta Spixii) was believed to be extinct. It was threatened by the destruction of habitats and poaching that was illegal. Today, aviculturists and ornithologists continue to work tirelessly to bring this iconic bird back from the edge of extinction.

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

The Spix's macaw is endemic to a tiny area of northeast Brazil which is known as the Caatinga an arid area of savannah scrubland that is flat, scattered with seasonal creeks and gallery forests. It was first described 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 of museum specimens.

To preserve the declining population, an international group was formed. It was comprised of aviculturists who held the last remaining bird and officials from the government. The group forged a partnership with the world-renowned non profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation of Qatar to establish a program to reintroduce Spix's Macaws in their native habitat.

AWWP has bought and is renovating 2,380 hectares of prime habitat in Caatinga area, close to Curaca, Brazil. AWWP is also breeding and rearing birds to be released into the wild, which will provide a genetically pure source of the animals for future generations.

In the wild, Spix's macaws reside in trees and are rarely seen on the ground. They typically nest in tree holes or hollows and forage for fruit, seeds, nuts and other plants. They can spend up to three-quarters of the time in the nest.

A local community was recruited as part of the field team in order to help to track Spix's macaws. The community was provided with watches that would activate if Spix's Macaws are detected. This allowed them to track the birds in the wild and their daily activities. This approach has proven very successful.

Diet

The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only species found in the genus Cyanopsitta. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared that it was extinct in the wild on April 1st, 2019. This was following the last wild parrot was lost in 2000. No additional birds were discovered in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction program currently underway is trying to return this critically endangered bird to its natural habitat in the Caatinga.

This dry forest is a part of northeast Brazil which covers around 10 percent of the country. Spix's Macaws were amidst the hollows of old caraibeiras, and were also known to eat seeds and nuts.

Reintroduction of the Spix's Macaw into the wild is currently underway. Eight captive-raised birds were released into the wild in June and 12 more are expected to arrive in 2022. They will be joined by a group of Blue-winged Macaws that have been reintroduced to the same area, and will help to share knowledge about food sources, nesting and roosting areas.

The reintroduction programme has already obtained valuable biological data on the behavior of this bird, including details about daily movement patterns and adjustments to drought. It has also provided a window into the natural history of the Spix's Macaw and helped to better understand what led to its extinction in the wild.

Spix's Macaws consume the fruits, seeds and nuts of many plants that are native to the Caatinga biome. Pinhao-bravo, linhas Brazil and 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, like all parrots and other birds, are social birds that form close bonds with their parents. They are very vocal and often imitate human speech and other sounds. They have a mating cry called "whichaka," described as a short and repetitive grating noise similar to a flutist note. They are often seen flying fast and high when they are in a breeding mood.

Breeding

Spix's Macaws are extremely intelligent and social birds. They communicate through screeching, squawking and other sounds. Like many parrots they are able to mimic human speech. They also follow a very rigid daily routine, ranging from flights to bathing routines and can identify members of their family. They are adored as pets, and are frequently targeted by the illegal bird trade because of this.

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 Cleo female macaws for sale birds as part of the hope of pairing them. Since the time, all Spix's macaws known have been captive-bred – mostly in Brazil.

The Spix's Macaws in captivity are a mix that descends of just two individuals. This leaves them vulnerable to diseases and other environmental challenges. The majority of the birds in captivity are in 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 then reintroduce them back into the wild.

Despite their low numbers, captive-bred Spix's macaws are showing signs of improvement. This was evident when the Swiss breeder beat the sheikh of Qatar to buy macaw three Spix's Macaws from the collector.

In part due to this and other efforts, the captive-bred bird population is starting to increase, Melody Blue Spix Macaw though not at a rapid pace. Reintroducing them to the wild will require that they stay healthy and produce. Selecting the right birds to release is equally important. Macaws should be at a reproductive age and should be in a relationship with an older sibling or close relative.

The return of the Spix's Macaw to the wild may prove difficult, but it's essential to try. ABC and its partners have developed reserves to safeguard the last remaining habitats of this species. The eight Spix's macaws that were released recently will be joined by the blue-winged Macaws. These macaws are more common in Caatinga and are found in areas where the Spix's macaws also reside. These savvy birds will help the macaws get used to the region, and they will provide the security of a large number.