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Melody Blue Spix Macaw After a long time with uncertainty and fear Brazilians and German conservationists were able to successfully bring a group of couples back into their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring but also filled with backbiting and jealousy. The first hurdle was to get enough birds to be traded. Macaws are monogamous, so the pairs needed 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 after decades of poaching and loss of habitat. They have a small number of the birds that are in captivity and are hoping to release them close to Curaca. They call them their little blue companions and compared their experience to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's Macaw in the wild. They say he was as a true survivor, who lost his family, but remained loyal to the area. They see their lives in the Caatinga as being similar to his, and feel a strong connection to him. Researchers were able to study the behavior of the Spix's Macaw in wild, and gain a better understanding of the reasons why this species has lasted so long. This allowed researchers to estimate the population of this rare bird more precisely. Researchers were able to gather crucial data on the bird's daily movement, its seasonal adaptation to drought, and eating habits. They also observed reproduction attempts using an Illiger's and Spix's hybrid macaw pair which was a crucial step in the recovery of this species. It was an amazing feat that this bird was able to survive and thrive in the wild with such the smallest gene pool and has helped scientists understand how these birds can be reintroduced to the wild. The survival of the last bird also motivated people to act to save other parrots as well as threatened species. It also inspired zoos and other organizations to set up their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds. This group is a good example of how conservation groups as well as other organizations and individuals can collaborate to protect endangered animals and wildlife. This group consists of Brazilian government officials, representatives from zoos, international owners of the Spix's macaw, and ornithologists to achieve an aim in common to save this unique bird. The group has achieved a lot of work. This includes the development of plans to reintroduce the bird in the wild. The group also raised funds for community outreach, field research and captive-bred birds for the project. It also has established an ongoing committee to oversee the recovery of the bird. Darling hahns macaw Threatened by poaching and habitat destruction The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) was thought 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 danger of extinction. A popular animated movie and two sequels have made Spix's Macaw known to millions of people across the globe however this is only the beginning of the iceberg in the long-distance journey 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 an indigenous species that is found in a small area of northeast Brazil known as the Caatinga. This arid area is home to flat savannah scrubland, interspersed with seasonal streams and gallery forests. The first time it was described was in 1819, and is one of the lesser-known Neotropical parrots, with few glimpses of the wild, a few captive birds and some museum specimens. To preserve the dwindling population, an international committee was created that gathered aviculturists who were the last to hold the birds and government officials. The group formed a partnership with the world-renowned non-profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP) of Qatar to develop a comprehensive program to reintroduce captive-bred Macaws Spix's into their native environment in the northeast of Brazil. AWWP has acquired and is recovering 2,380 hectares of prime habitat in the Caatinga, near Curaca, Brazil. AWWP also breeds and rears birds that will be released in the wild. This will create an animal that is genetically pure for the future generations. Spix's Macaws are typically found in trees and rarely seen on the ground. They build nests in hollows or holes and forage for fruits, seeds, nuts, and various other plants. They may spend up to one third of their day in the nest. To assist in tracking the Spix's macaws and their movements local communities were recruited to join the field team. The community was given watches that would activate if the Spix's Macaw was detected. This allowed them to track the birds in the wild as well as their daily actions. This approach has been extremely successful. Diet The Spix's Macaw 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 in the wake of the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000. Paisley hyacinth macaw for sale were discovered in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction plan currently underway is trying to restore this critically endangered bird to its natural habitat in Caatinga. This dry forest is a region of northeast Brazil that covers about 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws nestled in the hollows old caraibeiras, and were also known to eat seeds and nuts. A reintroduction program is now underway to re-establish a wild population of the Spix's Macaw. Eight captive-raised birds were released into the wild in June, and 12 more are scheduled to arrive in 2022. They will be joined by a group of Blue-winged macaws who were reintroduced. They will share information about food sources, nesting and areas to roost. The reintroduction program has already collected vital biological data about the behavior of the bird, including information about daily movements and adjustments to drought. It also opened a window on the evolution of the Macaws of Spix, which helps to understand the factors that led to their disappearance. Spix's Macaws consume the seeds, fruits, and nuts of many plants that are 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). They can also eat the fruit of acai palms (Acaia oliva) or mofumbo (Combretum leprosum). Like all parrots Like all parrots, Spix's Macaws are social birds, and they have a close bond with their parents. They are vocal and frequently mimic speech and other sounds. They have a mating call called “whichaka,” described as a short and repetitive grating noise similar to an acoustic note. When they are in a breeding mode they can fly fast and high. Breeding Spix's Macaws are extremely intelligent and social birds. They communicate using screeching, squawking, and other sounds. As with many parrots they can mimic human speech. They also adhere to a rigid daily routine, ranging from flight paths to bathing habits and are able to recognize members of their family. This is why they are the most sought-after pets and a target for the illegal bird trade. In the early 1980s only three Spix's Macaws were left in the wild, and all of them being poached. In 1995, poachers massacred the male and female birds in an attempt to pair them. Since since then, all Spix's Macaws known have been captive-bred – mostly in Brazil. The handful of Spix's macaws in captivity are a mix of individuals that are the descendants of only two individuals, which makes them at risk of disease and other environmental threats. The majority of Spix's macaws that are in captivity reside in a breeding center in Germany. However, this year, an agreement between a German conservation center and the Brazilian government was canceled and future plans for repatriation and reintroduction into the wild in doubt. Despite their shaky numbers, captive-bred Spix's macaws are showing some signs of improvement. This was evident when the Swiss breeder beat out the sheikh of Qatar to purchase three Spix's Macaws from the collector. In part because of this and other efforts, the captive-bred bird population is beginning to grow, though not at a rapid rate. In order to keep them healthy and producing, it is crucial to reintroduce these birds to the wild. It is essential to choose the right birds prior to releasing them. Macaws should be in a reproductive stage and be joined by one of their siblings or a close relatives. It may be difficult to bring the Spix's macaw back to the wild, but it's important to try. To aid, ABC and partners have started a reserve system that will help to protect the last remaining habitats. The eight recently released Spix's macaws will be joined by blue-winged macaws, which are more prevalent in the Caatinga and live in overlapping areas with the Spix's macaws. These birds will assist the macaws adapt to their new surroundings. They will also provide safety by large numbers.