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After a long period of anxiety and speculation, Brazilian and German conservationists have succeeded in reintroducing two couples back into their natural habitat. Their story is inspirational, but also filled with jealousies and backbiting.

The first challenge was to find enough birds to trade. The macaws were monogamous, therefore it was crucial to ensure that the pairs were well-matched.

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 due to decades of habitat destruction and poaching. They have a small amount of the birds that are in captivity and they hope to release them near Curaca. They refer to them as little blue friends, and Melody Blue Spix Macaw compare their lives with the story of Presley, the only known Spix's Macaw in the wild. They describe him as a true survivor who lost his family, but kept his faith in his region. They believe that their lives in Caatinga as being similar to his, and feel a strong connection to him.

The discovery of the last Spix's macaw offered an excellent opportunity for researchers to examine its behavior in the wild and gain an understanding of why this species was able to survive for so long. It also helped them create a more accurate estimate of the historic population numbers of this unique bird. Researchers were able gather important data about the bird's movements throughout the day and its seasonal adaptation to drought, and food habits. Researchers also monitored attempts to reproduce using a hybrid Spix’s and Illiger’s Mindy catalina macaw couple which was an important step in the recovery for this species.

It was a marvellous achievement that this bird survived and thrived in the wild despite having a small gene pool. This has helped scientists to understand how these birds can be returned to the natural world. The bird's survival has motivated people to act to save other endangered parrots and species. Zoos are also encouraged to create their own captive breeding programs for these exotic species of birds.

This working group is an example of how conservation groups and other organizations as well as individuals can work together to protect endangered wildlife and animals. The group is comprised of Brazilian government officials, representatives from zoos, international owners of the Spix's macaw, and ornithologists to achieve an aim in common: the recovery of this rare bird.

The working group has already completed a great deal of work. This includes developing plans to reintroduce the bird back to the wild. The group also raised funds for community outreach and field research as well as captive-bred birds for the project. It has also created a permanent committee to save the bird.

Habitat

Ten years ago, the Spix's Tallula indigo park mollie macaw (Cyanopsitta Spixii) was believed to be extinct. It was endangered by the destruction of habitat and poaching that was illegal. Today, aviculturists and ornithologists continue to fight tirelessly to bring this iconic bird back from the danger of extinction.

A cult animated film and two sequels have made Spix's Pixie mini macaw famous to millions of people worldwide however this is only the tip of the iceberg in the long-distance journey to save these birds from the brink. A multi-national team has been working for decades to breed and reintroduce Spix's Macaws raised in captivity back into the wild.

The Spix's Macaw is a native species to a small region of northeast Brazil known as the Caatinga. This desert area is home to flat savannah scrubland, which is surrounded by 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 and a few birds that are kept in captivity and a few museum specimens.

To preserve the declining population, an international group was created. It was comprised of aviculturists who held the last remaining bird and government officials. The group forged a partnership with the renowned non-profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation of Qatar to develop a program to reintroduce Spix's Macaws in their native environment.

AWWP has acquired and is renovating 2,380 hectares in Caatinga close to Curaca (Brazil) of prime habitat. AWWP also breeds and raises birds to be released into the wild. This will provide an animal that is genetically pure for future generations.

In the wild, Spix's Macaws will live in trees and are rarely seen on the ground. They build nests in hollows or holes, and hunt for fruits, seeds, nuts, Melody Blue Spix Macaw and other plants. They may spend up to one third of their day in the nest.

A local community was enlisted as part of the field team in order to help identify Spix's Macaws. 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 the year 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. A reintroduction program is in progress to try to bring this critically endangered bird to its natural habitat in the Caatinga.

This dry forest is located in the region of northeast Brazil that covers about 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws were a nesting species in the hollows of the old caraibeira trees, and they were also known to feed on nuts and seeds.

A reintroduction programme is in progress to restore a wild population of the Spix's Tallula indigo park mollie 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 in the area by a group Blue-winged Macaws that have been reintroduced and will provide information on food sources, nesting and roosting locations.

The reintroduction program has gathered valuable biological data on the behavior of this rare bird, including information on daily movements patterns as well as the seasonal changes to drought. It also has 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, nuts, and fruits of many 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 like all parrots Macaws are social birds that have a strong bond with their parents. They are vocal and often mimic human speech and other sounds. They make a mating call known as the "whichaka," which is described as a short repeated grating sound that is similar to a flute note. When they are in a breeding mode they are known to fly fast and high.

Breeding

Spix's Macaws are highly intelligent and social birds. They communicate by screeching, squawking and other sounds. Like many parrots they can mimic human speech. They have a very strict routine, which includes flight patterns and 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 due to this.

In the early 1980s only three Spix's macaws remained in the wild. They were all poached. In 1995, poachers killed both male and female birds in an attempt to pair them. 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 that are the descendants of just two individuals, which makes them susceptible to illness and other environmental issues. The majority of Spix's macaws in captivity reside in a breeding centre in Germany. However this year, an agreement between a German conservation center and the Brazilian government ran out and the possibility of repatriation or the reintroduction of wild animals in doubt.

Despite their shaky numbers, captive-bred Spix's Macaws show signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder was able to beat out a sheikh in Qatar to purchase from a collector three Spix's macaws which weren't part of the breeding program.

In part because of this and other efforts, the captive-bred bird population is beginning to grow, though not at a speedy pace. Reintroducing them to the wild will require that they remain healthy and produce. It is important to choose the right birds prior to release. Macaws should be at a reproductive age and be paired with an older sibling or close relatives.

Bringing the Spix's macaw back to the wild could prove difficult, but it is important 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 prevalent in the Caatinga and share areas with the Spix's macaws. These birds will assist the macaws become accustomed to their new surroundings and will also provide safety by the sheer numbers.