1. 1. Spixs MacawMajestic Bird Extinct in the WildBy Sandra Mendoza
2. 2. Rio Based on a true story of a real problem Macaws are extinct in the wild Breeding centers exist in efforts to restore population
3. 3. Macaw Basics Brazilian NativeDependent on Caraibeira treesAverage lifespan is 28 years Monogamous birdsFeed on fruits, seeds, and
4. 4. Population Over the Years 1970- few dozen species in the wild 1985- only five remain 1986- three remain In 2000, the last one reported dead As of 2010 bird is extinct in the wild Approximately 75 live in captivity
5. 5. Reasons for extinction Extraction from natural habitat for profit on the black market Introduction of a mining company Habitat destruction due to deforestation Invasive Africanized Honey Bees Hunting
6. 6. Restoration EffortsLocal effortsBreeding centersProtective lawsConvention onInternational Trade ofEndangered Species(CITES)
7. 7. Life in CaptivityEnclosure structureFeeding habitsBreeding habitsNothing is more fittingthan their natural habitat
8. 8. Why it Matters Macaws promote tree growth Absence in the wild enables spread of bees Preserve for future generation Ethical obligation to protect animals
9. 9. Works Citedhttp://emilysbirds.com/the-birds/rio-based-on-a-true-story.htmlhttp://www.avianweb.com/spixsmacaw.htmlhttp://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/wildstatus/spixs_macaw/
10. 10. Questions?