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Melody Blue Spix Macaw After a long time of anxiety and speculation, Brazilian and German conservationists have succeeded in reintroducing couple couples back into their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring, but also rife with resentment and jealousy. The first obstacle was obtaining enough birds to be traded. Macaws are monogamous, so it was crucial to match pairs well. Range A South African couple has taken on the task of saving the critically endangered Spix's macaw. The 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 in captive, and hope to release them in the wild near Curaca. They refer to them as their blue-eyed friends and compare their lives with the story of Presley, the only known Spix's Macaw in wild. They describe him as a true survivor, who lost his family and was loyal to his home. They believe that their lives in Caatinga as being similar to his, and they feel a strong connection to him. 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 why this species was able to survive for this long. It also allowed them to create a more accurate estimate of the historic numbers of this unique bird. Researchers were able to gather crucial information on the bird's daily movements, its seasonal adjustment to drought, and eating habits. Researchers also observed attempts to reproduce using the hybrid Illiger's and Spix's macaw couple which was a crucial step in the recovery of this species. It was an amazing achievement that this bird lived and thrived in the wild despite having a small gene pool. This has enabled scientists to better understand how these birds can be returned to nature. The survival of the bird that was killed inspired people to take action in order to save other parrots as well as threatened species. Zoos are also encouraged to create their own captive breeding program for these exotic species of birds. This working group is a good illustration of how conservation groups as well as other organizations and individuals can collaborate to save endangered species of wildlife and animals. It brings Brazilian officials from government as well as representatives from zoos and international owners of this rare bird and ornithologists with a common goal: the recovery of the Spix's macaw. The working group has already accomplished a lot of work, including preparing a plan for reintroducing the bird back into the wild. The group also raised funds to support community outreach as well as field research and captive-bred birds for the project. It has also created an ongoing committee to help recover the bird. Habitat Threatened by poaching and habitat destruction, the Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) was thought to be extinct in the wild ten years ago. Today, ornithologists and aviculturists continue to fight tirelessly to bring this iconic bird back from the brink of extinction. A cult animated film and two sequels have made Spix's Macaw known to millions of people around the world However, this is only the tip of the iceberg in the long road to save these birds from the edge. For a long time, a global team has been working to breed and bring back Spix's macaws raised in a captive environment back into the wild. The Spix's Macaw is a native species found in a tiny region of northeast Brazil called the Caatinga. This dry area is home to flat savannah scrubland that is interspersed with seasonal streams and gallery forests. It was first documented in 1819, and is one of least-known Neotropical Parrots. There are only sporadic glimpses of the wild, with a few captive birds, and a handful of museum specimens. To save the declining population, an international committee was formed which brought together aviculturists who held the last remaining birds as well as officials from the government. This group formed a partnership with the world-renowned non-profit organisation Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation (AWWP) of Qatar to establish a rigorous program to reintroduce captive-bred Spix's macaws into their native environment in northeast Brazil. AWWP has purchased and is restoring 2,380 acres of prime habitat in Caatinga, near Curaca, Brazil. AWWP also breeds and raises birds to be released in the wild. This will give the genetically pure source of animals for the future generations. Spix's Macaws can be found in trees, and are rarely seen on the ground. They build nests in hollows or holes and forage in search of seeds, fruits, nuts, and various other plants. They may spend up to 1/3 of their time in the nest. A local community was selected as part of the field team in order to help track Spix's Macaws. The community was provided with watches that would be activated if Spix's Macaws are identified. This enabled them to track the birds in the wild as well as their daily activities. This approach has been very successful. Diet The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only species found in the genus Cyanopsitta. It was listed as 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 2000. subsequent surveys did not find any additional birds. However, a reintroduction plan is in the process of trying to bring back this critically endangered bird back to its natural home in the Caatinga. This dry forest is located in the region of northeast Brazil, covering approximately 10% of the country. Spix's Macaws nestled in the hollows of old caraibeiras, and they were also known to eat nuts and seeds. Reintroduction of the Spix's Macaw into the wild is currently in progress. Eight birds that were raised in captivity were released into the wild in June, and 12 more are scheduled to follow in 2022. They will be joined by Blue-winged Macaws that were reintroduced into the same area and will assist to share information about food sources and nesting and roosting areas. The reintroduction program has gathered valuable biological data on the behavior of this unique bird, including details on the patterns of movement throughout the day and seasonal adjustments to drought. It has also opened a window on the evolution of Spix's Macaws, which helps to understand the factors that led to their decline. Spix's Macaws consume the seeds, nuts, and fruits of a myriad of plants native to the Caatinga Biome. Pinhao-bravo, linhas Brazil and facheiro (Pilosocereus Pachycladus) are all included in this diet. 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 that have close relationships 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 continuous grating sound similar to a flute. When they are in a breeding mode they can fly high and fast. Breeding Spix's macaws are incredibly intelligent and highly social birds. Buffy macaw bird for sale communicate with one another through a range of squawking and screeching sounds. Like many other parrots, can mimic human speech. They have a strict routine, including routines for bathing and flight. They also can recognize other members of their flock. This is what makes them so popular pets and a target for illegal trade in birds. In the early 1980s, just three Spix’s macaws remained in the wild. They were all poached. In 1995, poachers massacred the male and female birds in the hope of pairing them. Since then, all Spix's Macaws known have been bred in captivity – mostly in Brazil. The handful of Spix's macaws that are in captivity are a mixture of individuals that are the descendants of only two individuals, leaving them vulnerable to disease and other environmental threats. The majority of the birds that are in captivity are in a breeding center in Germany however, in the year 2003 an agreement between the German conservation center and the Brazilian government was not renewed which raises doubt about the future plans to repatriate the birds and then reintroduce them back into the wild. Despite their precarious numbers, captive-bred Spix's macaws are showing signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder was able to beat out a sheikh in Qatar to purchase from the collector three Spix's macaws that were not part of the breeding program. In the wake of this and other efforts, the captive-bred birds are beginning to reproduce again, although not at a great rate. Reintroducing the birds into the wild will require them to remain healthy and produce. Choosing the right birds for release is equally important. The macaws need to be at a reproductive age and be in a relationship with an older sibling or close relative. Bringing the Spix's macaw back to the wild may prove difficult, but it is important 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 released recently will be joined by the blue-winged Macaws. These macaws are more prevalent in Caatinga, and they live in areas where the Spix’s macaws are also. These savvy birds will help macaws to become used to the region and will offer safety in numbers.