Spix's Macaw Breeding Center

David Waugh take us on a tour through the Spix's Macaw Breeading Center.

[@jjjooorrrjjjooorrr]

I admire you guys for doing this. Thank you in the name of the Spix.

[@survive4life]

*coffin dance theme plays

[@giovannigiorgio4622]

Im a parrot person. I had no idea about the Spix until today. Why isn't this more public? i would like to help. i hand rear exotic parrots part hobbie, part income as i have time. If there is anything i can do to help financially or personally please point me in the right direction. Thank you for what you are doing, extinction events are very serious.

[@jane9875]

they are extinct now

[@itsmehavd9889]

j pugh No they aren’t? They are however extinct in the wild but you wouldn’t know what that means hun;)

[@ceciliarojas288]

They’re extinct

[@jane9875]

@@ceciliarojas288 so many birds there is like on e or two left

[@yvezvillalobos4689]

jim brown they’re extinct bc people keep taking them from their natural habitat

[@sodacoaster]

Beautiful. Amazing. Thank you for your work in preserving this wonderful species.

[@hainguyenxuantruong8636]

Rio makes me come here :P

[@gxbayes]

wonderful work David

[@MichaelClive]

Very best wishes to everyone working to save these beautiful birds. I hope you are spectacularly successful.

[@MG._.MG13]

I love the movie rio and how they talk about the spix Macaw and bring awareness to the decline in the species

[@deskanimationpictures3679]

You mean rio de Janeiro and that movie didn't come out

[@MG._.MG13]

@@deskanimationpictures3679 the movies rio is based in Río de Janeiro is the location were macaws 🦜 are from

[@neteglarsen]

Great work! Keep going despite all the greed involved around the world. Keep the world posted and we will not forget.

[@g00se19]

One day, I hope to become an ornithologist. It's my dream to see them in the wild. Just being able to witness them would make me so happy!

[@LukesWorld411]

I'm making an essay about this, seems really intresting to work with this beautiful animal

[@MegaAndroidboy]

@IDesertfireI thank you, im 12 and i hope this will help he spix macaw species and not get them to extintion and to other species,but especially THIS species,btw did the egg hatched??? thanks

[@user-rb6sb4se5y]

Four months ago they released a group of spix's macaw in Brazil. THANKS TO ALL.

[@LordSillyBottom]

Thumbs up for Rio!

[@0yq]

Are you still alive?

[@LordSillyBottom]

@@0yq Yeah bro. Hello from 8 years into the future.

[@bakejam20]

thumbs up if you dont want these guys to be wiped out

[@ChaelyneNakila]

thank god these birds are getting help to recover

[@nugsymalone1247]

Humans can clone sheep, and for all we know, even humans... yet when it comes to nearly extinct wild animals, science is like "you're on your own nature"... and we rely on good people like this guy to help keep them going. Also, all the people who love the movie Rio, that movie is pretty much why this bird is almost gone.

[@renzoastar1977]

Rio is not the reason the Spix Macaw is gone,the real reason is us humans killing the earth.

[@zeldasbirdiebrigade]

I thought these birds were a mini macaw. They're a bit bigger than I thought. Wish I got to see some close up footage, though.

[@gamingcraftedmcandmore1118]

I like this bird because of the movie "Rio"

[@mahnoorawan8041]

I named my parrot Rio because of my love for Spix macaw !

[@archiecook55]

I just watched Rio then came here too...haha. Looks like there's lots of us here. XD

[@menolikeutoo]

Who is watching this in 2019😣😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@uphamtimothy]

If these birds are reintroduced back into the wild, it will have to be taken in mind that they have an extremely restricted range. They were only found in the state of Bahia, and only nested in the cavities of caraibeira trees.

[@Mario87456]

If you ask me there really needs to be a Pokémon based on those birds that would be a dream come true for me since I am a huge fan of the film Rio.

[@LunaGirl196]

Well even if it's your opinion, at least it introduced some people to the Spix's Macaw and it will help the species grow :)

[@zaiushko]

Great video, however, it would have been greater, if you have zoomed the camera more in to the birds, specially that people does not get see one of those every day! Thank you, please load more videos as you guys progress!

[@Helfirehydratrans]

This is my dream to work at one of these centers I have had a emotional connection with Spix macaws ever since I seen the movie Rio and I want to make it may life dream to helping these animals back from Extinction maybe one day in my sixties they will be partially return to the wild with great numbers

[@ChristopherJonesyoungbia]

It's a shame that there is only a small amount of spix macaw's left (critically endangered) if anyone looked at my channel you could tell why i have a spix as the avatar. Spix macaw's for life.

[@ebolaoutkast]

Looks more like a pic from a crappy movie.

[@ChristopherJonesyoungbia]

Well ok :-/ and why is it that crap?

[@ebolaoutkast]

Christopher Jones Oh...so many reasons. Bad writing, lame jokes, completely and utterly uninspired content hiding behind flashy animation.

[@ChristopherJonesyoungbia]

Well ok also you do know your talking to one of the Rio wiki members But ok thats your verdict of what you think of the film and i know mine is different to yours

[@ebolaoutkast]

Christopher Jones And?

[@mrguevara8846]

That's sad. When they get taken out their natural habitat. But people will forever want these as pets. I had my share of few parrots and cockatoos when I was young. Very intelligent animals, with feelings. One time some kid stepped on my female cockatoo and she passed and the very next day my male died. I knew he was sad. I know they have emotions to. Like every other animal. I remember when I was young. I used to go to this farm where they would sell all types of parrots and macaws. Last time I went, there hasn't been any. I thi k they truly are going extinct or are hard to find. Very expensive to. I'm glad you guys are keeping the cycle going. God bless your souls 🙏

[@twist58]

I was aware of the Spix Macaw's existence BEFORE the movie RIO made them publically well-known in terms of mainstream films and such. I went on a field trip to a local zoo back in the 1990s when I was still in elementary school and witnessed 2 of them in captivity in the bird's aviary. Of course, I was too young to realize what makes them special and unique those years ago, but it's getting really sad that they're facing extinction these days.

[@duongquangtri]

There is a question we all have been wondering. Can we save the Spix macaw? I think we can.

[@zaiushko]

What is the status of the egg, has it hatched, or have they laid any more eggs? Thank you David

[@bushie4242]

the 2 dislikers hav balls of fail why dislike this video? i mean i belong with these birds i am named after them, named after the birds of prey aka Talon, my family raised birds 4 300 years i was brought here 4 them. i been taking good care of these wonderful creatures 4 15 years n this is how repay them? guys their just like u. Only that people kill animals 4 sport but these birds hav sufferd alot i hope u people understand that the way were treating animals is not right. - Talon Bush

[@Falcorse]

good video

[@JasonFthecaptain]

@piplup2009 Well the actual Spix's Macaws are currently labeled as Critically Endangered they are said to be extint in the wild but they are not completely sure due to some survey not being complete somewhere. Also I think currently if they want to save them all of the centers should take the same approach as the one in Qatar.

[@MiNennuka]

I still do not get the idea of keeping birds in almost empty aviaries. I do not know but my mind do not react happly when I see this space. I know that they can destroy a tree if you put one in there, but so what? Just replace it every 6 months or so. Please put some foliage, or ropes they can hang and move frome one to the other and you'll see the difference. Birds are use to this, and they need the stuggle to move around in trees. It is a mental exercise that kept the bird mentally healthy.

[@shady966]

10 years ago 😢

[@Gaza4Life]

All they need to do is research and come up with an aphrodisiac for macaws and boom! Problem solved.

[@flychomperfly]

quote from this video, '...as you can see, they're just as interested in people as people are interested in them." yes, thus the downfall of these and other intelligent creatures. how will they survive any better in the future with that? *sigh*

[@dragoness3606]

how has the breeding program come along since it has been 8 years since the video was made? I know I know they probably won't respond but its worth a try =/

[@elizabethgrey6040]

According to Act-parrots.org there are about 160 captive spix macaws today (so the breeding has been somewhat successful) and they’re planning to try and reintroduce them to the wild in Brazil by releasing 52 macaws into a protected area. It’s great news! More info here: www.act-parrots.org/spixs-macaw/?lang=en

[@Pantbera]

I wonder if cloning can also help to create more males and females to breed together.

[@aliceinpearlgarden1]

actually it's not unique spix macaw breeding center coz there one more center in dubai or kuwait,where they are doing very well with over eighty spixes.

[@jango3]

Save Blu and Jewel......Save the Spix Macaws....thumbs up if ya agree

[@bakejam20]

ive been to loro parque

[@clochb]

@MyFreakingAwesome I'm one of this person! I've read the tragic condition of this kind of parrots on Wikipedia...no Spix macaw wild, that's so sad!

[@Miss65boo]

It is wonderful that you are breeding the Spix's Macaw to release in the wild. Did their numbers plummet due to the pet trade or loss of habitat? How can their environment be changed to keep the released birds as safe as possible? I think the birds should have more enrichment in their aviaries other than dead branches. The greenery is all on the outside.

[@50parrotforlife]

Ty for trying to save them

[@galaxygameryt414]

THEY ARE GONNA BE ALIVE!?

[@ciyr_0]

They are all gone now

[@allisastehen9026]

@@ciyr_0 liar lmao. There are some in the breeding centre. Go check wikipedia. It says extinct in the wild not extinct

[@alexneugert8183]

Ich Muss immer weinen wenn ich Die vögel sehe................Danke das Sie sich drumm Kümmert Danke

[@bokol67]

i was wondering if antonio de dios still have spix macaws in his aviaries.he breed this birds in early 90's w/ quite success i think.

[@sergiopascale3487]

Most of the BII stock of Spix was sold to Al Wabra in the early 2000 when there's a bird flu epidemic in the Phil, i learned it was ship to Qatar via the private plane of the Sultan

[@Sorsa2006]

its 86 now

[@Sorsa2006]

whoo!!

[@gurusharankour6886]

hi

[@Lovely-eq1uf]

86 parrots left?

[@Abdullah..S]

its Charles Yep

[@123japanuser]

God is Great

[@RanaUsman-cz4cg]

I want to job in your center

[@Justipet]

@slub77 right :D

[@Gamer4ever94]

I have a question... Please anwser me is you can... Why Spix Macaw aren't Blue like this picture (I can't seem to link here but please reply me so i could give you see the picture)

[@GWMacaw]

My question is, how are they ever going to be able to go back to the wild? The offspring will just learn that food is provided for them daily from their parents. Surely they won't have the skills to make it in the wild? Don't get me wrong, I think its wonderful what you're doing, but want to know the answer to that question. Scarlet macaws have been bred here in Belize zoo, but for the reason I mentioned, cannot be released. Please put my mind at rest that there IS a way, I hadn't thought of!

[@reidsmith3002]

i think it would be nice if there were more facilities like this one all around the world working to prevent the extinction of the animals which the human race has caused to die out

[@guilhermesalles5696]

Just popping here to say that we now have 100!

[@guilhermesalles5696]

***** We did a simulation once with the exact population data, the chance of extinction was 95%. Even though simulations are not always precise, I was really worried... I hope I can see these guys back to their natural habitat one day.

[@ravinderduhan1273]

Guilherme Salles b

[@NineCatsz]

It's nearly a year later.....did the egg hatch? Did the young pair lay this year?

[@bushie4242]

this breaks my heart 2 c these creatures die off so slowly its been 12 yrs n they can only produce 85 4 the past time like they said only a 10% chance of suvival my grandpa use 2 hav 1 but his dad had a averiy of 15 before he retired from breeding n now i c this men if only they were here they would do everything 4 them im 23 n i told these guys that i like 2 join them 2 sav the species they accpected me 2 join them 4 the past 16 yrs of bird training n guys i will try my best wish me luck -Talon

[@icewaterbob]

I have a thought I use to raise macaws I found out they love alot of perches in the avaries some hens love to breed on a flat perch they also need bigger perches might give it a try who know maybe your other pairs will go to nest. let me know what you think bob angst

[@itsmejas0n]

I found this out by research not by watching movies...

[@Maxi-ro9iz]

Why dont they better cages yoj know dome trees in there or smthing

[@bluandgol8208]

yah,cause blu so cute when baby

[@soupfanatic1837]

On the Sunday, he’s Officer John. At night, he’s Spix’s Macaw. *Join the animalesque cross dressers.*

[@ivancoelomarquez6517]

RÍO ......!!!😎

[@pakistanpakshaeen9820]

Nice very nice fom

[@PereiraAzevedLeandro]

What is the possibility to start the reetrodução this bird in the wild?

[@MegaAndroidboy]

please, dont be bad with me!! but, what is breeding???

[@dasithdd97]

Blu!

[@respecteverybodynohate9637]

I know this is old but can i help take care of them

[@srevinUreuqnoC]

It wouldn't be a good idea to have plants next to their cages as most trees and plants are toxic for them. I hope plants are safe for the birds.

[@sushantosingha6560]

are spinx macaw gone extinct..?

[@sofiacool1177]

Not at all

[@sofiacool1177]

They were extint in the wild since 2000, there are some of them in captivity

[@rahulmathew6730]

maybe if they keep multiplying we can have them as pets thums up if you agree

[@ohbugger18]

@slub77 Does Linda really say Spix? I know that I heard Tulio say spix when he was dressed up in the costume, but I wasn't sure if he really said it because the other stuff was in Portugese. Oooo! Must find this interview.

[@nickybrooks6942]

As someone who has bred parrots though admittedly not a species anywhere near as endangered as these the last thing I would do is invite strangers to film them when they were sitting on eggs or feeding chicks. I admire these people no end but even when I was breeding 20 years ago we had nest box cameras that negated the need for interference, why could that footage have been used instead of a camera crew ?

[@19eligio]

I will go to Rio de Janeiro and help these birds out.

[@sageh8361]

Mapinguarimonster is wrong! There are little over 160 left in the wild.

[@ohbugger18]

@slub77 lol nonono. During the carneval, Tulio and Linda dress up as the birds and Tulio catches himself in the mirror, then he exclaims something in Portugese and one of the words was Spix (or something like that) then proceeds to act like a bird in a comical manner.

[@ohbugger18]

@slub77 Once they figure out that a "Blue" Macaw is the same thing as a "Spix" Macaw.

[@fabulously695]

What about artificial insemination

[@annafowdy]

It could take years to rehabilitate them, if at all.

[@bravelion9272]

can you actually go in in the Spix's macaw breading center.

[@estevamsp9672]

Nope, their locations are secret to protect the birds

[@prasetiaputra6862]

can i buy this sir

[@garylee4228]

Why is it we see all of you and not the Spix's?? how about a new camera man???

[@Wisdomdragon42069]

The next male and female that you'll have call them blu and jewel from the movie Rio

[@Detailedstream]

Bluie gunderson Spix macaw is look like avatar is not 2009 anymore this is 2018 for Rising spix macaw return to wild way before that.

[@mickymccawley3218]

harry sissons is the man for breeding these . terrible what the customs and rspb did to him and the birds

[@frigidalloy]

@slub77 ...howd you know? :P

[@NoEgg4u]

If you are tuning in to see these rare parrots, do not waste your time. Other than a blurry, barely focused view from afar, through the fencing of the cage, you will not see these parrots. By that I mean that if you flipped through a magazine with photos of parrots, you would still not be able to identify these parrots, because this video did not show them with any clarity. The last 4 seconds of this video gives a glimpse of the parrots. So enjoy 6 minutes and 7 seconds of not seeing the parrots, and 4 seconds of sort of seeing the parrots.

[@iagodecarvalho3055]

Thx

[@haideptrai101]

Who don't like this video are Bird smuggler !

[@AlithAnar]

Like for Survival Dislike for Extinction

[@gsfarms880]

Are these for sale

[@sofiacool1177]

Of course not, they are extint in the wild and Loro Parque is trying to rehabilitate those birds to the habitat they live. Have a good day Sofia

[@hongtruong672004]

they were gone

[@imabadspeler]

@srevinUreuqnoC lol. I am sure that this bird sanctuary knows what they are doing. These birds LIVE in trees.

[@LolZor488]

Tico Taco, Ya Ya Ya. Tico Taco, Ya Ya Ya. Urrrgh. I'm Tico Taco out of here. I love Rio

[@gxbayes]

I want your job

[@safwanahmed9014]

Hi

[@The159lucas]

@piplup2009 the spix macaw life on the ceara man and them are only from brasil ave 78 animals of that specie and in from brasil

[@flavio221el]

if their kids won't come back for the wild( nordeste brasileiro)...all this job won't work anything....

[@Nichole2228]

my name is kylie and I am 9 years old. I love the blue spix macaw and want to help save them.