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Melody Blue Spix Macaw After a long time filled with speculation and worry, Brazilians and German conservationists managed to successfully reintroduce a grouping of couples back into their natural habitat. Their story is inspirational however, it is also filled with jealousies and backbiting. The first obstacle was to get enough birds to trade. These macaws are monogamous, so the pairs had to be well-matched. Range A South African couple has taken on the mission of saving the critically endangered Spix's Macaw. This bird was declared extinct by United Nations in 2000 due to decades of habitat destruction and poaching. They have a small population of the birds kept in captive, and they hope to release them into the wild close to Curaca. They call them their little blue friends and compared their experience 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 remained loyal to his area. They feel a strong connection to him and perceive their lives as similar to his. The discovery of the last Spix's Macaw offered a valuable opportunity for researchers to study its behavior in the wild and gain a better understanding of how the species was able to survive for this long. This enabled researchers to determine the historical population of this unique bird more accurately. Researchers were able to collect crucial information on the bird's daily movement patterns and seasonal adaptation to drought, and food habits. macaw parrot cost Buy Macaw observed attempts to reproduce with a hybrid Spix’s and Illiger’s macaw couple which was a crucial step towards the recovery of this species. It was a remarkable accomplishment that this bird was able to endure and thrive in the wild despite a limited gene pool, and it has also helped scientists to understand how these birds can be returned to the wild. The survival of the last bird motivated people to act to save other species of parrots that are endangered. It has also prompted zoos and other groups to set up their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds. This group is a good example of how conservation groups and other organizations as well as individuals can collaborate in order to conserve endangered species of wildlife and animals. This group consists of Brazilian government officials, representatives from zoos, international holders of the Spix’s macaw, and ornithologists to achieve an aim in common that is the recovery of this endangered bird. The working group has already completed a great deal of work. This includes the development of plans to reintroduce the bird in the wild. The group has also worked to raise funds to support field research, community outreach and captive-breeding birds to support the reintroduction program. It has also established a permanent committee for the recovery of the bird. Habitat Endangered by habitat destruction and poaching The Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) was thought to be extinct in the wild ten years ago. Aviculturists, ornithologists and other experts continue to do their best to bring this iconic bird from the brink of extinction. The Spix's Macaw is well-known to millions around the world due to a well-known animated film and two sequels. However, this is only the beginning on the long road of bringing these birds back. For a long time, a global team has been working to breed and reintroduce Spix's macaws raised in a captive environment back into the wild. The Spix's Macaw is native to a small portion of northeast Brazil which is known as the Caatinga an arid area consisting of savannah scrubland flat scattered with seasonal creeks and gallery forests. It was first described in 1819 and is among the least-known Neotropical Parrots. There are only sporadic appearances in the wild, few captive birds and a few museum specimens. To preserve the declining population In order to save the declining population, an international group was created. It brought together experts in aviculture who had the last remaining bird as well as government officials. This group formed a partnership with the world-renowned non-profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP) of Qatar to create an intensive program to reintroduce captive-bred Macaws Spix's into their natural habitat in northeast Brazil. AWWP has purchased and is renovating 2,380 hectares in Caatinga near Curaca (Brazil) of the most pristine habitat. AWWP also breeds and raises birds to be released in the wild. This will give an animal that is genetically pure for future generations. Spix's Macaws can be found in trees, and rarely seen on the ground. They usually nest in tree holes or hollows and forage for fruit as well as seeds, nuts, and other plants. They can spend as much as one third of their day in the nest. To help track the Spix's macaws as well as their movements, a local group was recruited to join the field team. Members of the community were given watches which could be activated if the Spix's Macaw was detected, allowing them to keep an eye on the birds and their daily movements in the wild. This method has proven successful. Diet The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only species of the family 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 disappeared in 2000. No additional birds were discovered in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction project is currently in progress to restore this critically endangered bird back to its natural habitat in Caatinga. This region in northeast Brazil comprises about 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws nestled in the hollows of old caraibeira trees and were known to eat nuts and seeds. Reintroduction of the Spix's Macaw into the wild is currently underway. Eight birds raised in captivity were released into the wild in June and 12 more are scheduled to follow in 2022. They will be joined in the area by a group of Blue-winged macaws which have been reintroduced. They will share information on food sources, nesting and areas to roost. The reintroduction program has collected valuable data from biology on the behavior of this rare bird, which includes details about daily movements patterns as well as adjustments to drought during the season. It has also provided a glimpse into the nature of the Spix's Macaws. This can help to understand the causes that led to their extinction. Spix's Macaws eat the seeds, fruits and nuts of numerous 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 as well as other birds are social birds and develop close bonds with their parents. They have vocalizations and often mimic other sounds and words. They make a mating call called the “whichaka,” which is described as a brief, repetitive grating sound similar to a flute note. They are known to fly fast and high when they are in a breeding mood. Breeding Spix's macaws are exceptionally intelligent and highly social birds. They communicate using screeching, squawking, and other sounds. Like many parrots they can mimic human speech. They also adhere to a rigid daily routine, ranging from the flight path to bathing habits and are able to recognize members of their family. This is why they are so popular pets and targets for the illegal bird trade. In the early 1980s only three Spix's Macaws were left in the wild, and all of them poached. A plan to pair the last male and female was defeated in 1995, when poachers killed both birds. Since since then, all known Spix's macaws are captive-bred mostly in Brazil. The few Spix's macaws in captivity are a mix of individuals who are the descendants of only two individuals, making them susceptible to illness and other environmental issues. The majority of the birds in captivity are kept in a breeding center in Germany however, this year an agreement between the German conservation center and the Brazilian government expired without renewal which raises doubt about the future plans to return the birds and return them into the wild. Despite their low numbers of captive-bred Spix's macaws, captive-bred species show some signs of improvement. This was evident when the Swiss breeder beat out the sheikh of Qatar to purchase three Spix's Macaws from a collector. As a result of this and other efforts, the captive-bred birds are starting to reproduce again, although not at a great rate. In order to keep them healthy and producing, it will be important to reintroducing these birds to the wild. It is important to choose the correct birds before release. Macaws must be reproductive and paired with siblings or close relatives. It may be difficult to get the Spix's Macaw back to the wild, however, it is essential to try. ABC and its partners have created reserves to protect the last remaining habitats of this species. The eight Spix's Macaws that were recently released will be joined by blue-winged Macaws. These macaws are more prevalent in Caatinga and live in areas where the Spix's macaws also live. These birds will help macaws adjust to their new surroundings and will also provide safety by large numbers.