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Melody Blue Spix Macaw After a long time with uncertainty and fear, Brazilians and German conservationists managed to successfully bring a group of couples back to their natural habitat. Their story is inspiring but also filled with resentment and jealousy. The first challenge was finding enough birds for the exchange. The macaws are monogamous so the pairs needed to be well-matched. Range A South African couple is working to save the critically endangered Spix's macaw, which was declared extinct in 2000 after years of poaching and habitat loss. They have a small number of the birds that are in captivity and they hope to release them close to Curaca. They refer to them as their blue-eyed friends and compare their experience with that of Presley the only known Spix's Macaw found in the wild. They describe him a true survivor, who lost his family, but kept his faith in the region. They feel a strong bond to him and see their lives as similar to his. Researchers were able to research the behavior of the Spix's Macaw in the wild, and gain a better understanding of how this species has lasted so long. It also allowed them to make a more precise estimate of the historic numbers of this rare bird. Researchers were able to collect important data about the bird's daily movement patterns and its seasonal adaptation to drought, and food habits. Researchers even monitored attempts to reproduce with a hybrid Spix’s and Illiger’s macaw couple which was a crucial step in the recovery of this species. It was a remarkable feat that this bird was able to survive and thrive in the wild with such a limited gene pool, and it has also helped scientists to understand how these birds could be reintroduced back to the wild. The survival of the bird that was killed inspired people to take action to save other parrots as well as threatened species. It also inspired zoos and other organizations to set up up their own captive breeding programs for these exotic birds. This group is an illustration of how conservation groups, other organizations and individuals can work together to protect endangered species of wildlife and animals. This group consists of Brazilian government officials, zoo reps, international owners of the Spix's macaw and ornithologists with one goal in common to save this unique bird. The group has accomplished a great deal of work, including the creation of a plan for reintroducing the bird into the wild. The group also raised funds to fund community outreach and field research as well as captive-bred birds for the project. The group has also set up an ongoing committee to oversee the recovery of the bird. Habitat Ten years ago, the Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta Spixii) was thought to be extinct. It was threatened by habitat destruction and poaching that was illegal. Today, ornithologists and aviculturists continue to fight tirelessly to bring this iconic bird back from the danger of extinction. The Spix's Macaw is recognizable to millions of people around the world due to a cult animated film and two sequels. However, this is only the beginning on the long journey of 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 endemic to a tiny area of northeast Brazil which is known as the Caatinga which is an arid region of flat savannah scrubland that is dotted with seasonal creeks and gallery forests. It was first documented in 1819 and is among of the least-known Neotropical parrots, with sporadic sightings from the wild as well as a few captive birds and some museum specimens. To protect the declining population, an international group was established. It brought together Aviculturists who owned the last remaining bird, as well as officials from the government. The group forged a partnership with the world-renowned non-profit organization Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation of Qatar to create an initiative to restore the population of Spix's Macaws to their natural habitat. AWWP has acquired and is restoring 2,380 hectares of prime habitat in Caatinga area, close to Curaca, Brazil. AWWP is also breeding and rearing birds to be released into the wild, providing a genetically pure source of the animals for the next generation of. In the wild, Spix's macaws are found in trees and are seldom seen on the ground. They typically build nests in hollows or tree holes and hunt for fruit, seeds, nuts and other plants. They typically spend up to three-quarters of the time in the nest. A local community was recruited as part of the field team to assist to track Spix's macaws. The community was given watches that would be activated if the Spix's Macaw was identified. This allowed them to track the birds in the wild and their daily activities. This approach has proven very successful. Diet The Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only species found in the genus Cyanopsitta. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared that it was extinct in the wild on April 1, 2019. This was following the last wild parrot disappeared in 2000, and no more birds were found in subsequent surveys. However, a reintroduction program is currently in progress to return this critically endangered bird back to its natural habitat in the Caatinga. This dry forest is a part 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 eat nuts and seeds. A reintroduction programme is in progress to restore a wild population of the Spix's Macaw. 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 Blue-winged Macaws that have been released back into the same area and will help to share knowledge of food sources, nesting and roosting locations. Buy Macaw has collected valuable biological data about the behavior of this bird, including details about daily movements and adjustments to drought. It also provided a glimpse into the nature of Spix's Macaws, which can help to understand the causes that led to their extinction. 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) and the Joazeiro (Ziziphus Joazeiro) and facheiro Cactus (Pilosocereus pachycladus). They also eat the fruit of acai palms (Acaia oliva) or mofumbo (Combretum leprosum). Like all parrots like all parrots Macaws are social birds, and they have a close bond with their parents. They are vocal and often mimic speech and other sounds. They make a mating call known as the “whichaka,” which is described as a brief, repetitive grating sound like a flute note. They are well-known for flying fast and high when they are in an ecstatic mood. Breeding Spix's Macaws are extremely intelligent and social birds. They communicate through screeching, squawking and other sounds. Like many parrots, they are able to mimic human speech. They also adhere to a strict routine for their day, from the flight path to bathing habits and can identify the members of their flock. They are adored as pets, and are frequently targeted by illegal trade in birds due to this. By the early 1980s, only three Spix's macaws remained in the wild, all of them being poached. In 1995, poachers killed both male and female birds as part of an attempt to pair them. Since the time, all Spix's macaws are captive-bred, mostly in Brazil. The Spix's Macaws in captivity are a mixture, which is the descendant of only two individuals. This makes them more vulnerable to illnesses and other environmental threats. The majority of Spix's macaws that are in captivity live at an breeding center in Germany. However this year an agreement between the German conservation center and Brazilian government expired which leaves future plans for repatriation and their reintroduction into the wild in doubt. Despite their low numbers, captive-bred Spix's macaws are showing signs of improvement. This was evident when a Swiss breeder managed to beat a sheikh in Qatar to purchase from a collector three Spix's Macaws that weren't part of the breeding program. In the wake of this and other efforts, the captive-bred birds are starting to reproduce, though not at a great rate. Keeping them healthy and producing will be important to reintroducing the birds back into the wild. Selecting the right birds for release is equally important. Macaws must be in a reproductive stage, and they should be in a relationship with one of their siblings or a close relatives. It's not easy to get the Spix's Macaw back to the wild, but it is vital to try. To aid, ABC and partners have established a reserve system that will help to protect the species' last remaining habitats. The eight recently released Spix's macaws are going to be joined by blue-winged macaws, which are more prevalent in the Caatinga and share areas with the Spix's macaws. These birds will help the macaws become accustomed to their new surroundings and will also offer protection by numbers.