Currently Al Wabra holds virtually all of the surplus females in large flocks, along with most of the breeding pairs.
The Brazilian facilities hold mostly pairs and a couple of young birds, and ACTP holds an equal number of males and females.
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Currently Al Wabra holds virtually all of the surplus females in large flocks, along with most of the breeding pairs.
The Brazilian facilities hold mostly pairs and a couple of young birds, and ACTP holds an equal number of males and females.
Thankyou. So Al Wabra don't actually have an equal number of males and females, as stated above?
Another article about the 2016 breeding succes at Al Wabra :
100 Spix's Macaw at Al Wabra, Qatar
100 Spix's Macaw at Al Wabra, Qatar
jbnbsn99
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That is what I call REAL great news ! Thanks for sharing jbnbsn99 !!!
Maximum longevity for Cyanopsitta family is quoted as 27.0 (range 20-33).
Suggesting ... what?
It sure is an interesting question. I am afraid it may remain a mystery for some time.
On top of that: latest reports have it the bird has not been seen in the area for several consecutive days now.
On top of that: latest reports have it the bird has not been seen in the area for several consecutive days now.
Regardless if it is a truly wild bird or an escaped pet that someone in the local range has been hiding, hopefully it is unrelated to the current captive population.
Perhaps it is that female they release back in 1995 who was suspected to have died. Perhaps she just managed to "disappear" into the forest until now.
Perhaps it is that female they release back in 1995 who was suspected to have died. Perhaps she just managed to "disappear" into the forest until now.
That might be a distinct possibility. I think no bird body was ever found?!! So, technically it may have been hiding in the caatinga ...
It was reported that shortly after the released female disappeared, its dead body was discovered by a local under Electricity Pylons, but he only announced the discovery later on, for fear of being held responsible. So presumably the corpse of the bird was not produced.
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Calyptorhynchus
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Spix Recovery Plan
Anyone knows anything about a recovery plan that was signed by the Brazilian government last week? With Al Wabra, ACTP, Parrots International and Jurong (!) as external partners to the project.
Exciting news
Anyone knows anything about a recovery plan that was signed by the Brazilian government last week? With Al Wabra, ACTP, Parrots International and Jurong (!) as external partners to the project.
Exciting news
More news on the Spix's Macaw re-introduction project by Blue MacawsAnyone knows anything about a recovery plan that was signed by the Brazilian government last week? With Al Wabra, ACTP, Parrots International and Jurong (!) as external partners to the project.
Exciting news
Presumably Nos 5 & 7 on the list contribute financially or in some other way to the project rather than becoming new holders of birds- or will they?
Indeed there are no plans for additional holders although I would expect more birds to be moved to Brazil.
Interview ( and video of the rediscovered macaw ) with the person who rediscovered the wild bird :
The Spix Mystery: one year later | BirdLife
The Spix Mystery: one year later | BirdLife
There is no mention of it being seen again since that one sighting though.
The Spix Macaw shows a tail and wing shape that has evolved for long distance flight. The wings are long and narrow and the tail long and strongly graduated. These features reduce drag and allow for fast direct flight. Birds that are more sedentary would have shorter wings and tail.
I suspect that historically these birds travelled over long distances and may have been migratory or nomadic. This recent bird may have been a bird from another population passing through the area.
If we accept these ideas it raises hope that there may be other populations.
I suspect that historically these birds travelled over long distances and may have been migratory or nomadic. This recent bird may have been a bird from another population passing through the area.
If we accept these ideas it raises hope that there may be other populations.