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

The first challenge was finding enough birds to participate in the exchange. These macaws are monogamous, so the pairs had 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 habitat loss. They have a small number of the birds in captivity and hope to release them into the wild close to Curaca. They call the birds their little blue friends and compared their journey to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's macaw from the wild. They describe him as a true survivor, who lost his family but was loyal to the region. They feel a strong connection to him and perceive their lives as being identical to his.

The discovery of the last Spix's Mindy catalina macaw offered an excellent opportunity for researchers to examine its behavior in the wild and gain a better understanding of how this species has survived for so long. It also helped them form a more accurate estimation of the historical population numbers of this rare bird. Researchers were able to gather important data about the bird's movements throughout the day, seasonal adjustment to drought and its food habits. Researchers also monitored attempts to reproduce using the hybrid Illiger's and Spix's macaw couple which was an important step in the recovery for this species.

It was a marvellous achievement that this bird lived and thrived in the wild despite having a very small gene pool. This has enabled scientists to better understand how these birds can be restored to nature. The survival of the last bird motivated people to act to save other species of parrots that are endangered. This has also encouraged zoos to create their own captive breeding program for these exotic bird species.

This working group is an example of how conservation groups and other organizations can work together to save endangered animals and wildlife. It brings Brazilian officials from government as well as representatives from zoos, international holders of this unique bird and ornithologists with a common goal - the reintroduction of the Spix's macaw.

The working group has already accomplished a lot of work. This includes the development of a plan to reintroduce the bird back to the wild. The group has also been working to raise funds to support field research as well as community outreach and captive-breeding birds to support the reintroduction program. It also has established a permanent committee for the rehabilitation of the bird.

Habitat

At risk due to habitat destruction and poaching The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) was thought to be extinct in the wild 10 years ago. Aviculturists, ornithologists and other experts continue to work hard to save this iconic bird from the brink of extinction.

A popular animated movie and two sequels have made Spix's Macaw known to millions of people across the globe, but this is just the beginning in the long-distance journey to save these birds from the edge. An international team has worked for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's macaws born in captivity to the wild.

The Spix's macaw is native to a tiny area of northeast Brazil, called the Caatinga an arid area consisting of savannah scrubland flat scattered with seasonal creeks and gallery forests. It was described in 1819, and is among the least-known Neotropical Parrots. There are only sporadic sightings in the wild, few birds in captivity, and a handful of 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 create a program to reintroduce Spix's Macaws to their natural environment.

AWWP has purchased and is recovering 2,380 hectares of Caatinga near Curaca (Brazil) of prime habitat. AWWP is also raising and breeding birds to be released into the wild, providing an incredibly pure genetic source of animals for future generations.

In the wild, Spix's macaws will live in trees and are rarely seen on the ground. They nest in tree hollows or holes and search for fruits, seeds, nuts, and other species. They can spend as much as one third of the time in the nest.

A local community was recruited as part of the field team to help to track Spix's macaws. The members of the community were given watches which could be activated if the Spix's macaw was detected which allowed them to keep track of the birds and their movements throughout the wild. This approach has been very successful.

Diet

The Spix's Macaw is the only species in the genus Cyanopsitta. It was declared extinct in the wild in 2019 by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature after the last known wild parrot disappeared in the year 2000. subsequent surveys failed to locate any additional birds. However, a reintroduction plan currently underway is trying to return the critically endangered bird to its natural habitat in Caatinga.

The northeast region of Brazil is home to about 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws nestled in the hollows of old caraibeira trees, and they were also known to feed on seeds and nuts.

A reintroduction program is now in progress to restore a wild population of the Spix's Macaw. 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 by Blue-winged Macaws, which have been reintroduced to the same area, and will help to share knowledge of food sources and nesting and roosting areas.

The reintroduction program has collected vital biological data about 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 Ziggy Our Scarlet Macaw which helps to determine the causes that led to its extinction in the wild.

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

Spix's Macaws as with all parrots and other birds are social birds that form close bonds with their parents. They are vocal and often mimic speech and other sounds. They have a mating sound called the "whichaka," which is described as a brief continuous grating sound similar to a flute note. When they are in a breeding mode they are known to fly high and fast.

Breeding

Spix's Macaws are extremely intelligent and social birds. They communicate using screeching, squawking and other sounds. Like many parrots they are able to mimic human speech. They have a strict routine that includes the way they fly and their bathing habits. They are also able to recognize other members of their family. This is what makes them so popular pets, and also a target for illegal bird trade.

In the early 1980s, only three Spix's macaws were left in the wild. They were all poached. In 1995, poachers killed both male and female birds as part of an attempt to pair them. Since then all known Spix's macaws are captive-bred, mostly in Brazil.

The handful of Spix's macaws that are in captivity are a mixture of individuals that are the descendants of just two individuals, making them susceptible to illness and other environmental threats. The majority of the birds that are in captivity are in an breeding center in Germany, but 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 reintroduce them into the wild.

Despite their precarious numbers, captive-bred Spix's macaws are showing some signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder was able to beat a sheikh in Qatar to purchase from a collector three Spix's macaws which were not part of the breeding program.

As a result of this and other efforts, the captive-bred birds are beginning to reproduce, but not at a great rate. Reintroducing them to the wild will require them to remain healthy and produce. Selecting the right birds to release is also critical. Macaws must be of reproductive age and paired with siblings or close relatives.

It could be difficult to bring the Spix's Darling hahns macaw back into the wild, however, it is essential to try. ABC and its partners have created a reserve system to protect the last remaining habitats of this species. The eight Spix's macaws will soon be joined by blue-winged macaws, which are more common in the Caatinga and share areas with Spix's macaws. These birds will help macaws adapt to their new surroundings and will also provide safety by the sheer numbers.