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Melody Blue Spix Macaw After a long time filled with speculation and worry Brazilians and German conservationists were able successfully reintroduce a couple of couples back to their natural habitat. Their story is inspirational however, it is also filled with jealousies and backbiting. The first challenge was finding enough birds to exchange. The macaws were monogamous, therefore it was crucial to match pairs 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 habitat loss. They have a small population of the birds kept in captivity and they hope to release them in the wild near Curaca. They refer to the birds as their little blue friends and have compared their journey to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's Macaw in the wild. They describe him as an authentic survivor who lost his family and was loyal to his home. They believe that their lives in 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 the reasons why this species has lasted so long. Researchers were able to estimate the population of this unique bird with greater accuracy. Researchers were able to collect important information about the bird's movements throughout the day and its seasonal adaptation to drought, and its feeding habits. Researchers also observed attempts to reproduce using the hybrid Illiger's and Spix's macaw couple which was a crucial step in the recovery of this species. It was a remarkable feat that this bird survived and thrived in the wild despite having a limited gene pool. This has helped scientists understand how these birds can be restored to nature. The survival of the last bird also inspired people to take action in order to save other parrots as well as threatened species. Zoos have also been enticed to develop their own captive breeding program for these exotic bird species. This group serves as an example of how conservation groups and other organizations can collaborate to conserve endangered animals and wildlife. It brings Brazilian governmental officials Zoo representatives, international holders of this rare bird, and ornithologists together with one common goal – the reintroduction of the Spix's Macaw. The group has accomplished a lot of work, including preparing a plan for reintroducing the bird into the wild. The group also raised funds to fund community outreach, field research and captive-bred birds for the project. The group has also set up an ongoing committee to oversee the recovery of the bird. Blondie scarlet macaw bird Threatened by habitat destruction and poaching The Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) was believed to be extinct in the wild 10 years ago. Today, aviculturists and ornithologists continue to fight tirelessly to bring this iconic bird back from the brink of extinction. The Spix's Macaw is well-known to millions of people around the world thanks to a cult animated film and two sequels. This is just the tip of the iceberg on the long road of bringing these birds back. A team of international experts has worked for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's Macaws raised in captivity into the wild. The Spix's Macaw is native to a small portion of northeast Brazil known as the Caatinga an arid area consisting of savannah scrubland flat interspersed with seasonal creeks and gallery forests. It was first documented in 1819 and is one of the lesser-known Neotropical parrots, despite only few glimpses of the wild, a few captive birds and some museum specimens. To preserve the declining population, an international group was established. It was comprised of experts in aviculture who had the last remaining bird and officials from the government. The group formed a collaboration with the renowned non-profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP) of Qatar to develop a comprehensive program to reintroduce captive-bred Spix's macaws into their native environment in the northeast of Brazil. AWWP has purchased and is recovering 2,380 hectares of Caatinga close to Curaca (Brazil) of the most pristine habitat. AWWP is also raising and breeding Tallula indigo park mollie macaw to be released into the wild, which will provide an incredibly pure genetic source of animals for the next generation of. Spix's Macaws are usually found in trees, and seldom seen on the ground. They usually nest in hollows or tree holes and forage for fruit, seeds, nuts and other plants. They may spend up to one third of the time in the nest. To help track the Spix's macaws and their movements local communities were recruited to join the field team. The community was provided with watches that would activate if Spix's Macaws are identified. This enabled them to monitor the birds in the wild as well as their daily activities. This approach has been extremely successful. Diet The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only species in the Genus Cyanopsitta. It was declared extinct in the wild in the year 2019 by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature after the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000, and subsequent surveys failed to find any additional birds. A reintroduction programme is currently underway to try to bring back this critically endangered bird to its natural habitat in the Caatinga. The northeast region of Brazil covers approximately 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws were a nesting species in the hollows of old caraibeiras, and they were also known to feed on nuts and seeds. Paisley hyacinth macaw for sale 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 by 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 information about food sources, nesting and roosting locations. The reintroduction program has already collected vital biological data about the behavior of this unique bird, including details on daily movement patterns and adjustments to drought during the season. It has also provided a window into the nature of the Spix's Macaw which helps to understand what led to its disappearance in the wild. Spix's Macaws eat the seeds, fruits and nuts of many species native to the Caatinga biome. This includes the pinhao-bravo (Jatropha mollissima) and linhas Brasil (Senegalia tenuifolia) and the joazeiro (Ziziphus joazeiro) and facheiro Cactus (Pilosocereus pachycladus). They can also eat the fruit of palms of acai (Acaia oliva) or mofumbo (Combretum leprosum). Spix's Macaws, like all parrots and other bird species, are social birds that form close bonds with their parents. They have vocalizations and often mimic speech and other sounds. They have a mating cry called “whichaka,” described as an extremely short and repetitive sound similar to the note of a flutist. When they are in a breeding mode they are known to fly fast and high. Breeding Spix's macaws are incredibly intelligent and highly social birds. They communicate by screeching, squawking, and other sounds. Like many parrots they can mimic human speech. They also adhere to a strict daily routine, from flights to bathing routines and are able to recognize members of their flock. This is why they are so popular pets, and also a target for illegal bird trade. In the early 1980s, just three Spix's macaws were left in the wild. They were all poached. A plan to pair the male and female unsuccessful in 1995 when poachers killed both birds. Since since then, all Spix's Macaws known have been captive-bred – mostly in Brazil. The Spix's Macaws in captivity are a mixture of birds, and are the descendant of only two individuals. This makes them susceptible to illnesses and other environmental issues. The majority of Spix's macaws that are in captivity live at a breeding centre in Germany. However, this year an agreement between a German conservation center and Brazilian government ran out, leaving future plans for repatriation and the reintroduction of wild animals in doubt. Despite their low numbers of captive-bred Spix's macaws, captive-bred species show some signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder managed to beat out a sheikh in Qatar to buy from a collector three Spix's macaws that weren't part of the breeding program. In the wake of this and other efforts, the captive-bred birds are beginning reproduce, though not at a great rate. Keeping them healthy and producing will be important to reintroducing the birds into the wild. Selecting the right birds for release is also critical. The macaws need to be reproductively mature and should be in a relationship with a sibling or a close family member. It could be difficult to bring the Spix's Macaw back to the wild, but it's important to try. To help, ABC and partners have created a reserve system which aims to protect the last remaining habitats. The eight Spix's macaws that were recently released 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 live. These savvy birds will help the macaws get familiar with the area, and they will provide safety in numbers.