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Melody Blue Spix Macaw

After a long time filled with worry and speculation Brazilians and German conservationists managed to successfully reintroduce a couple of couples back to their natural habitat. Their story is inspirational, but also rife with resentment and jealousy.

The first hurdle was obtaining enough birds to be traded. Macaws are monogamous, therefore the pairs had to be matched properly.

Range

A South African couple has taken on the mission of saving the critically endangered Spix's Macaw. The bird was declared extinct by the United Nations in 2000 owing to decades of habitat destruction and poaching. They have a small number of the birds that are in captivity and hope to release them near Curaca. They call them their Lolita blue & gold macaw-eyed friends and compared their journey to the story of Presley, the last known Spix's macaw from the wild. They describe Presley as an authentic survivor who lost his family but remained loyal to his area. They believe that their lives in Caatinga as being similar to his and Melody Blue Spix Macaw feel a deep connection with him.

The discovery of the last Spix's macaw provided a valuable opportunity for researchers to examine its behavior in the wild and gain a deeper understanding of how the species survived this long. This allowed researchers to estimate the historical population of this unique bird with greater accuracy. Researchers were able gather important data about the bird's movements throughout the day and its seasonal adaptation to drought and its food habits. They also observed reproduction attempts using a hybrid Spix's and Illiger's macaws which was a crucial step in the recovery of this species.

It was an amazing feat that this bird was able survive and thrive in the wild with such an insufficient gene pool and it has helped scientists understand how these birds can be reintroduced to the wild. The survival of the last bird inspired people to take action to save other species of parrots that are endangered. This has also encouraged zoos to establish their own captive breeding program for these exotic bird species.

This working group is a model for how conservation groups and other organizations can work together to save endangered species of wildlife and animals. It brings Brazilian governmental officials Zoo representatives, international holders of this unique bird and ornithologists together with one common goal - the reintroduction of the Spix's macaw.

The group has accomplished a lot of work, including developing an idea for reintroducing this bird to the wild. The group has also worked to raise funds to support field research, community outreach and captive-breeding birds for the reintroduction project. It also has established a permanent committee for the rehabilitation of the bird.

Habitat

Endangered by habitat destruction and poaching The Spix's Ziggy Our Scarlet Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) was believed to be extinct in the wild ten years ago. Today, aviculturists and ornithologists continue to tirelessly work to save this iconic bird back from the edge of extinction.

The Spix's Macaw is well-known to millions of people all over the world due to a cult animated film and two sequels. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg on the long-distance road to returning these birds. A team of international experts has worked for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's Macaws raised in captivity back into the wild.

The Spix's Macaw is native to a tiny area of northeast Brazil which is known as the Caatinga, an arid region consisting of savannah scrubland flat scattered with creeks that flow through the seasons and gallery forests. The first time it was described was in 1819 and is among of the smallest known Neotropical parrots, with only occasional sightings in the wild as well as a few captive birds and a few museum specimens.

To preserve the dwindling population, an international committee was established which brought together aviculturists who held the last remaining birds, as well as government officials. This group formed a collaboration with the world-renowned non-profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation of Qatar to establish an initiative to reintroduce the Spix's Macaws back to their natural habitat.

AWWP has purchased and is restoring 2,380 hectares of prime habitat in Caatinga near Curaca, Brazil. AWWP is also raising and breeding birds to be released into the wild, thereby providing the genetically pure source of the animals for future generations.

Spix's Macaws can be found in trees, and are seldom seen on the ground. They nest in tree hollows or holes and Melody Blue Spix Macaw forage for fruits, Pixie mini macaw seeds, nuts, and other species. They will typically spend up to one third of the day in the nest.

To help track the Spix's macaws as well as their movements, a local community was recruited to become part of the field team. Members of the community were given watches that 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 of the Genus Cyanopsitta. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared that it was extinct in the wild on April 1st, 2019. This was in the wake of the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000 and no additional birds were discovered in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction project currently underway is trying to restore the critically endangered bird to its natural habitat in Caatinga.

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

A reintroduction programme is underway to re-establish a wild population of the Spix's Blondie scarlet macaw bird. Eight birds that were raised in captivity were released into the wild in June, and 12 more are expected to follow in 2022. They will be joined by a group Blue-winged Macaws who were reintroduced. They will share information about food sources, nesting and places to roost.

The reintroduction program has gathered valuable biological data on the behavior of this unique bird, which includes details about daily movements patterns as well as adjustments to drought during the season. It also provides a window into the nature of the Spix's Macaw and helped to better determine the causes that led to its extinction in the wild.

Spix's Macaws consume the seeds, fruits and nuts of numerous plants that are native to the Caatinga biome. Pinhao-bravo and linhas Brasil, as well as facheiro (Pilosocereus Pachycladus) are all part of this diet. The acai palm (Acaia olive) and mofumbo (Combretum léprosum) fruits are also edible.

Like all parrots, Spix's Macaws are highly social birds that bond closely with their parents. They are very vocal and often mimic human speech and other sounds. They make a mating call known as the "whichaka," which is described as a short, repetitive grating sound like a flute note. They are often seen flying high and fast when they are in an ecstatic mood.

Breeding

Spix's macaws are incredibly intelligent and social birds. They communicate through screeching, squawking, and other sounds. As with many parrots they can mimic human speech. They have a strict routine, which includes the way they fly and their bathing habits. They are also able to recognize other members of their flock. They are adored as pets and are frequently targeted by the illegal trade in birds because of this.

In the early 1980s only three Spix's Macaws were left in the wild, all of them poached. In 1995, poachers killed the male and female birds in the hope of pairing them. Since then, all Spix's Macaws are captive-bred, mostly in Brazil.

The few Spix's macaws in captivity are a mix of individuals who are descendants of only two individuals, making them vulnerable to disease and other environmental challenges. The majority of the birds in captivity are kept in an breeding center in Germany however, this year an agreement between the German conservation center and the Brazilian government was not renewed and causing doubt about future plans to repatriate the birds and then reintroduce them into the wild.

Despite their precarious number of captive-bred Spix's macaws, captive-bred species show some signs of improvement. This was evident when the Swiss breeder beat the sheikh of Qatar to buy three Spix's Macaws from the collector.

In part due to this and other efforts, the captive-bred bird population is beginning to grow, though not at a speedy pace. Reintroducing the birds to the wild will require that they stay healthy and produce. Selecting the right birds to release is also critical. Macaws must be at a reproductive age and should be in a relationship with a sibling or a close relative.

It could be difficult to get the Spix's Macaw back into the wild, but it is vital to try. To aid, ABC and partners have established a reserve system that aims to protect the species' last remaining habitats. The eight Spix's Macaws who were released recently will be joined by blue-winged Macaws. These macaws are more prevalent in Caatinga, and they live in areas where the Spix's macaws also reside. These intelligent birds will aid the macaws become more accustomed to the region and will offer the security of a large number.