Since that historic day in June 2022, when the first eight Spix’s macaws were reintroduced to their natural habitat after more than 20 years of extinction in the wild, Blue Sky has played a crucial role in supporting the success of this conservation project. In this blog, we will explore the significance of Blue Sky’s involvement in achieving the birth of the first Spix’s macaws in the wild.

Turning an Impossible Dream into Reality

The journey towards the reintroduction of the Spix’s Macaw began more than two decades ago, following the disappearance of the last known bird in the wild in 2000. This event triggered a collaborative effort involving private breeders, zoos, and the federal government to gather these birds in captivity, with the hope of eventually returning them to their natural habitat.

Private breeders and scientists, armed with years of experience in captive breeding and management, worked tirelessly to turn this seemingly impossible dream into reality. The dedication and unwavering commitment of these conservation heroes were instrumental in bringing the Spix’s macaws back from the brink of extinction.

The Role of Blue Sky in Conservation

In 2022, the Spix’s Macaw were introduced to their habitat in the Caatinga. Thus, the Spix’s Macaw was no longer extinct in the wild, but the burning question was whether they would reproduce and survive in their natural environment. To this end, Blue Sky was founded to restore the habitat of this and go from extinction to soaring again in the wild.

To the delight of everyone involved, a pair formed by the male Bizé and a female released in December became the first family in the wild, with two newly hatched chicks! This exciting milestone was a tribute to the perseverance and dedication of all the Caatinga partners, immense community support, and the vital role played by Blue Sky in the recovery and preservation of their habitat and environmental education efforts.

The Future of the Species

The chicks are being carefully monitored during this delicate phase, and the first-time parents are doing well. This promising behavior bodes well for the future of the species and is evidence that conservation efforts are on the right track.

Ugo Vercillo, Director of Blue Sky, emphasized the importance of reforestation and habitat preservation for the Spix’s macaws. Blue Sky’s partnership in this project, in reforesting conservation units and managing the Center, is crucial to ensuring that the new generations of Spix’s macaws have food and shelter in their new home.

Join Blue Sky on the Conservation Journey

Blue Sky is an organization dedicated to reforestation and sustainable income generation in one of Brazil’s most degraded regions. Their mission is to protect the Spix’s Macaw, a critically endangered species, and promote socio-economic development in the region.

Through strategic partnerships with government institutions, universities, non-governmental organizations, and local businesses, Blue Sky Caatinga seeks to strengthen its actions and expand its positive impact. Together, we can confront environmental challenges, build a greener and fairer future for all, and leave a legacy of conservation and sustainability.

Blue Sky invites you to join them on this journey and reforest hope in the Caatinga. Together, we can make a difference and ensure a bright future for the Spix’s Macaw in the wild.

Be part of this conservation success story and support Blue Sky in its vital mission!