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Melody Blue Spix Macaw After a long period uncertainty and worry, Brazilian and German conservationists have succeeded in reintroducing two couples back into their natural habitat. Their story is inspirational, but also rife with jealousy and backbiting. The first obstacle was getting enough birds to participate in the exchange. These macaws are monogamous, so the pairs had to be matched properly. 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 few of the birds in captivity and hope to release them near Curaca. They call the birds little blue friends, and compare their experience with the journey of Presley, the only known Spix's Macaw in wild. They describe him as a true survivor who lost his family and was loyal to his home. They feel a strong bond to him and see their lives as being identical to his. Researchers were able to research the behavior of the Spix's Macaw wild, and to better understand how this species has survived so long. This enabled researchers to estimate the historical population of this unique bird more precisely. Researchers were able to collect crucial information on the bird's movements throughout the day, seasonal adjustment to drought, and its feeding habits. They also observed attempts at reproduction with the hybrid Illiger's and Spix's macaws, which was an important step towards the recovery of this species. It was a remarkable accomplishment that this bird was able to survive and thrive in the wild despite a limited gene pool, and it has also helped researchers understand how these birds could be reintroduced to the wild. The survival of the last bird inspired people to take action to save other endangered parrots and species. This has also encouraged zoos to create their own captive breeding programs for these exotic bird species. Fiona hyacinth macaw bird for sale working group is a good illustration of how conservation groups as well as other organizations and individuals can collaborate to save endangered wildlife and animals. It brings Brazilian officials from government, zoo representatives, international holders of this rare bird and ornithologists together with one common goal: the recovery of the Spix's Macaw. The working group has already completed a lot of work, including the creation of a plan for reintroducing the bird back into the wild. The group has also worked to raise funds for field research and community outreach as well as captive-breed birds for the reintroduction program. The group has also established a permanent committee to recover the bird. Habitat Ten years ago, the Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta Spixii) was considered extinct. It was threatened due to habitat destruction and illegal poaching. Today, aviculturists and ornithologists continue to fight tirelessly to bring this iconic bird back from the brink of extinction. A well-known animated film and two sequels have made the Spix's macaw famous to millions of people around the world however this is only the beginning in the long road to save these birds from the brink. For a long time, a global team has been working to breed and bring back Spix's macaws that have been raised in captivity into the wild. The Spix's Macaw is a native species found in a tiny region of northeast Brazil known as the Caatinga. This arid area is home to flat savannah scrubland that is which is surrounded by seasonal streams and gallery forests. The first time it was described was in 1819, and is one of the smallest known Neotropical parrots, with only sporadic sightings from the wild, a few captive birds and some museum specimens. To save the declining population In order to save the declining population, an international group was established. It brought together experts in aviculture who had the last remaining bird and government officials. The group formed a partnership with the world-renowned non profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation of Qatar to establish an initiative to restore the population of Spix's Macaws in their native habitat. AWWP has bought and is recovering 2,380 acres of prime habitat in the Caatinga area, close to Curaca, Brazil. AWWP also breeds and rears birds that will be released in the wild. This will provide the genetically pure source of animals for the future generations. In the wild, Spix's Macaws reside in trees, and are not often seen on the ground. They build nests in hollows or holes, and hunt to find seeds, fruits, nuts, and other plants. They will typically spend up to a third of the day in the nest. A local community was recruited as part of the field team in order to help track Spix's Macaws. The members of the community were given watches which could be activated if the Spix's macaw was detected and thereby allowing them to keep an eye on the birds and their movements throughout the wild. This method has proven to be successful. Diet The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only species in the Genus Cyanopsitta. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared it extinct in the wild on April 1, 2019. This was after the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000, and no more birds were discovered in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction project is currently in progress to restore the critically endangered bird to its natural habitat in the Caatinga. The northeast region of Brazil is home to about 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws were found in hollows old caraibeiras and were also known to eat nuts and seeds. Reintroduction of the Spix's Macaw into the wild is currently in progress. Eight birds raised in captivity were released into the wild in June, and 12 more are expected to arrive in 2022. They will be joined in the area by a group of Blue-winged Macaws which have been reintroduced. They will provide information on food sources, nesting sites and areas to roost. The reintroduction program has obtained valuable biological data on the behavior of the bird, including information about daily movement patterns and adjustments to drought. It also provides an insight into the natural history of the Spix's Macaw, helping 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) as well as the Joazeiro (Ziziphus joazeiro) and facheiro Cactus (Pilosocereus pachycladus). 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 and form close bonds with their parents. They have vocalizations and often mimic sounds and speech. They have a mating call called “whichaka,” described as a short and repetitive grating noise similar to the note of a flutist. When they are in breeding mode, they are known to fly high and fast. Breeding Spix's Macaws are highly intelligent and social birds. They communicate with each other through a range of squawking and screeching sounds, and like many other parrots, can mimic human speech. They also follow a very rigid daily routine, ranging from the flight path to bathing habits and can identify the members of their flock. This is what makes them the most sought-after pets, and also a target for the illegal bird trade. In the early 1980s only three Spix’s macaws remained 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 then all known Spix's macaws have been bred in captivity, mostly in Brazil. The few Spix's macaws that are in captivity are made up of individuals that are the descendants of just two individuals, which makes them at risk of disease and other environmental challenges. The majority of Spix's macaws in captivity reside in an breeding center in Germany. However this year an agreement between a German conservation center and Brazilian government ran out which leaves the future plans for repatriation and reintroduction into the wild in doubt. Despite their low numbers, captive-bred Spix’s macaws show some signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder was able to beat a sheikh in Qatar to buy from a collector three Spix's Macaws that were not part of the breeding program. In the wake of this and other efforts, the captive-bred birds are beginning to reproduce again, although not at a great rate. Reintroducing the birds to the wild will require them to remain healthy and produce. It is important to choose the correct birds before release. The macaws should be reproductive and paired with siblings or close relatives. Reintroducing the Spix's macaw to the wild could be difficult, but it's essential to try. ABC and its partners have created reserves to safeguard the last remaining habitats of this species. The eight Spix's macaws will soon be joined by blue-winged macaws that are more common in the Caatinga and are found 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 the sheer numbers.