Why Is Macaw Parrot Declining
Now, as the process of tropical deforestation progresses, the population of these amazing Macaw Parrots is decreasing because they are greatly dependent upon these very forests to provide them with food and nesting sites. For the last 100 years, over half the world's tropical forests have been destroyed. And it is estimated that worldwide, 26 hectares of forest are lost every minute - that's an area equivalent to 37 football pitches.
Macaw Parrots nest high up in dead trees into which they gnaw a nesting hole. With the removal of trees from the forests, the competition for nesting sites becomes very great, and crowded conditions occur. With the loss of the forests comes the loss of many plants and animals. And these birds will soon disappear. …show more content…
The rate of forest destruction and degradation in South and Central America is particularly worrying especially if it continues at its current rate. The main causes of forest decline are commercial logging and clearance for agriculture. Macaw Parrots - Pet Trade
Another reason, for which the wild population of these birds is declining, is the fact that the Macaw Parrot is a subject of pet trade.
As Macaw Parrots are very beautiful, colorful, intelligent, and large, they are favored by people and are prized as pets. Nowadays the demand for Macaw Parrots as pets has grown greatly, and therefore the trade in birds captured from the wild has grown too.
Today, trade in all species of Macaw Parrots is regulated by CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, whereas in 1980 only three species were listed under CITES. The most affected species of parrots are the Hyacinth as they are the biggest and most colorful. Usually adult birds are captured and that is very harmful for the whole population. Apart from capturing the Macaw Parrots for trade and keeping them as pets, these birds are also hunted for food and their very colorful feathers. Macaw Parrots - Problem Solving
Different organizations that deal with protecting these amazing birds create special programs concerning how to save these birds. Thus, WWF has been involved in the fight to stop and reverse the loss and degradation of the world's forests for over three decades. One of the programs of the WWF is called Traffic International, a wildlife-monitoring program of WWF and IUCN (the World Conservation …show more content…
Union).
The goal of this program consists of improving CITES legislation, to assist and to train customs officers and other officials involved in the regulation of trade, and to carry out the monitoring, research and investigations into wildlife trade and illegal trade activities.
All these measures will help to reduce the illegal trade of Macaws.
There are also researches done to learn more about the Macaw Parrot populations in order to monitor their numbers and distribution. Thanks to this continuing work, we are able to learn more about the Macaw Parrots, their behavior and their needs. Macaw Parrots - The list of Endangered Parrots
As a matter of fact, there is only one species that is not endangered in the wild and that is the Blue and Gold Macaw. They need a great deal of space from other pairs of Macaws. In the wild, Macaw Parrots do not have a high reproductive rate because the time it takes to raise a baby is a lot.
Moreover, closely connected with the process of deforestation is the loss of nesting places for the birds which causes the birds to root lower; this low nesting enables predators to get their babies more easily. If they were nested higher, they would never become a subject to
predation.
Scarlet Macaws and Red Fronted Macaws are also included onto the endangered list. Some Macaw Parrots are nearly extinct. Concerning the Spix's Macaw Parrots, there are only seven surviving in captivity and with only one bird left in the wild. Macaw Parrots - Links
Avesint Macaw Parrots - Information, photos of Macaw Parrots.
Avian Adventures Aviary - Breed and raise handfed, well socialized, polyoma vaccinated baby macaws, cockatoos and eclectus. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Avian Antics Macaw Parrots - Handfed, health guaranteed African greys, cockatoos, macaws and others. Photos on species and availability. Located in Livermore.
Avian Avenue - Breeders of hand-fed amazons, cockatoos, congo, African greys, senegals, meyers and hahns macaws. Located in Santa Clarita.
Avianweb Macaw Parrot - A lot of facts and links about Macaw Parrots.
Avitech - Avian accessories such as toys, pedicure perches and cleaning products. Breeding supplies like brooders and syringes. Also breeder of some parrot species.
Birds and Branches - Bird toys, lava rock perches, parrot T-shirts, and handfeeding syringes.
Birds of a Feather - Specializes in African greys. They also breed amazons, cockatoos, conures, eclectus, macaws and senegals. Located in Salinas.
Blackstone Macaw Parrots Aviaries - Breeders of macaw, amazon, african grey and senegal parrots in California. Offers handfed babies for sale. Follow your chosen babies pictures as it grows online. Located in San Diego County.
Charlotte's Nest - Breeder of macaws, greys, conures, lories, quakers, caiques, cockatoos, pionus, senegals, and alexandrines. Located in Houston.
CliffordLive - Pictures, story and RealPlayer video of a yellow collar macaw.
Deb's Luv 4 Birds - Offering bird toys and perches. Order by mail.
Diamonds Farm Macaw Parrots - Pictures of the macaws that are raised on the farm in Florida. You can also visit the other animals that live here. Feather Perfect - Breeder of various parrot species. Has listing of upcoming bird showsby state. Also has a frequently asked questions section and offers personal phone consultations. Located in Bakersfield.
Feathered Companions Aviary - Breeder specializing in Indian ringneck and pyrrhura conure color mutations, as well as black capped, sun, and painted conures. Located in Austin.
Feathered Pals - Breeder of conures, greys, cockatoos, and macaws. Also sells cages. Located in North East Texas.
Flight Of Fancy Farm - Breeders of African grays, macaws, and cockatoos. Located in Colton.
Foundation for the Preservation of the Hyacinth Macaw Parrots - A non-profit foundation incorporated in 1991. Contains photos, paintings, gifts and information about the hyacinth macaw and the foundation, and an article about other macaws.
Fox's Feather Farm - Breeder of African greys, amazons, bourkes, cockatoos, conures, eclectus, and macaws. Has a lay-away plan, a payment plan, and accepts most major credit cards. Located in Watsonville.
Friends of the Great Green Macaw Parrot - Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Great Green Macaw and its habitat in Costa Rica.
Full Nest Aviary and Exotics - Breeders of african greys, amazons, eclectus, senegals, lories, mini macaws, and conures. Includes information about availability. Located in Pflugerville.
Greatgreenmacaw - Information about non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Great Green Macaw and its habitat in Costa Rica
GuavaWood4Perches - Manufacturer and seller of guava wood perches, swings and toys for parrots of all sizes.
Jean's Exotic Birds - Specializing in hand fed baby African greys, amazons, cockatoos, eclectus, and macaws. Located in Riverside.
Lewinski's Aviary - Dedicated to macaws and a cockatoo with some photos. Chat room available to chat about parrots. Things to consider when buying a new bird.
Lonestar Macaw Parrots - Parrots and exotic birds in Texas. Wholesaler.
Macaw Parrot Mister - Offering birds and their owners a safe product for outdoor avian bathing with a misting parrot bath.
Macaw Parrots - General information on the macaw and its endangered status including photos.
Macaw Parrots Landing Foundation - Dedicated to the preservation of macaws through research, public education, and ecotourism. Newsletter, macaws on the endangered species list and field projects. Located in Portland, Oregon.
Old World Aviaries - Breeder of old world parrot species, including African greys, brown headeds, capes, cockatoos, hawk heads, jardines, meyers, senegals, red bellieds, and vasas. Located in Austin.
Queen's Pride Aviaries - Breeder of pionus, amazons and African greys, both handfed and parent raised. Located in Twin Sisters.
Rare Macaw Parrots.com - Breeder of goffins, umbrella, and moluccan cockatoos. Also offers chat, and articles.
Realmacaw - A club for all parrot owners not just for those owning a macaw. Newsletters and upcoming events. Articles in various topics such as Amazon breeding and care, and tips on bird buying.
Rick's Bird Supplies - Offers a variety of scales to weigh pet birds. Also carries thermometers for baby bird formulas.
Sounds of Joy Aviary - Breeders of congo african greys, lesser jardines, meyers, red bellied parrots, senegals, blue front and chaco blue front amazons, double yellowhead amazons, blue headed pionus, goffins and eleonora cockatoos, and hahn's macaw.
Sphynxnparrots - Breeders of alexandrians, amazons, cockatoos, derbyans, eclectus, macaws, and various colors of Indian ringnecks, along with our Sphynx cats in a family environment. Located in Stockton.
The Cockatoo Connection Macaw Parrots - Breeders of amazons, cockatoos, macaws, conures, African greys, hawk heads, meyer's, caiques, jardines, indian ringnecks, grass parakeets, and princess of wales parrots. Located in Fresno.
The Feather Tree - Specializes in pyrrhura conures. Also breeding greys, amazons, pionus, poicephalus, and greater vasa parrots. Includes pictures and articles. Located in Long Beach.
Those Majestic Macaw Parrots - FAQ about some of the different macaw species. List of recipes, health and care tips, food to avoid and what's nutritious. How much it should weigh, the length of the bird and pictures of the anatomy and skeleton. Parrot jokes.
Top Notch Macaw Parrots - Breeder of cockatoos, greys, amazons, conures, and macaws. Located in Eugene, Oregon.
Twin Willows Avairy Macaw Parrots - Breeders of macaws and cockatoos. Located in Bryon.
Txparrots - Breeders. Offers information on nutrition, grooming, and socializing parrots. Also has species photos and advice on entertaining parrots.
Wendy's Macaw Parrots - Breeders of African Greys, Amazons, Alexandrines, mini macaws and large macaws, with a special emphasis on the red-fronted macaw.
Wild Macaw Parrot - Articles from expeditions to see macaws in the wild in South America.
Wings of Joy Aviary - A small breeding facility in southern Oregon, specializing in quaker parakeets and sun conures. Articles and pictures on the species.
Macaw Parrots nest high up in dead trees into which they gnaw a nesting hole. With the removal of trees from the forests, the competition for nesting sites becomes very great, and crowded conditions occur. With the loss of the forests comes the loss of many plants and animals. And these birds will soon disappear. …show more content…
The rate of forest destruction and degradation in South and Central America is particularly worrying especially if it continues at its current rate. The main causes of forest decline are commercial logging and clearance for agriculture. Macaw Parrots - Pet Trade
Another reason, for which the wild population of these birds is declining, is the fact that the Macaw Parrot is a subject of pet trade.
As Macaw Parrots are very beautiful, colorful, intelligent, and large, they are favored by people and are prized as pets. Nowadays the demand for Macaw Parrots as pets has grown greatly, and therefore the trade in birds captured from the wild has grown too.
Today, trade in all species of Macaw Parrots is regulated by CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, whereas in 1980 only three species were listed under CITES. The most affected species of parrots are the Hyacinth as they are the biggest and most colorful. Usually adult birds are captured and that is very harmful for the whole population. Apart from capturing the Macaw Parrots for trade and keeping them as pets, these birds are also hunted for food and their very colorful feathers. Macaw Parrots - Problem Solving
Different organizations that deal with protecting these amazing birds create special programs concerning how to save these birds. Thus, WWF has been involved in the fight to stop and reverse the loss and degradation of the world's forests for over three decades. One of the programs of the WWF is called Traffic International, a wildlife-monitoring program of WWF and IUCN (the World Conservation …show more content…
Union).
The goal of this program consists of improving CITES legislation, to assist and to train customs officers and other officials involved in the regulation of trade, and to carry out the monitoring, research and investigations into wildlife trade and illegal trade activities.
All these measures will help to reduce the illegal trade of Macaws.
There are also researches done to learn more about the Macaw Parrot populations in order to monitor their numbers and distribution. Thanks to this continuing work, we are able to learn more about the Macaw Parrots, their behavior and their needs. Macaw Parrots - The list of Endangered Parrots
As a matter of fact, there is only one species that is not endangered in the wild and that is the Blue and Gold Macaw. They need a great deal of space from other pairs of Macaws. In the wild, Macaw Parrots do not have a high reproductive rate because the time it takes to raise a baby is a lot.
Moreover, closely connected with the process of deforestation is the loss of nesting places for the birds which causes the birds to root lower; this low nesting enables predators to get their babies more easily. If they were nested higher, they would never become a subject to
predation.
Scarlet Macaws and Red Fronted Macaws are also included onto the endangered list. Some Macaw Parrots are nearly extinct. Concerning the Spix's Macaw Parrots, there are only seven surviving in captivity and with only one bird left in the wild. Macaw Parrots - Links
Avesint Macaw Parrots - Information, photos of Macaw Parrots.
Avian Adventures Aviary - Breed and raise handfed, well socialized, polyoma vaccinated baby macaws, cockatoos and eclectus. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Avian Antics Macaw Parrots - Handfed, health guaranteed African greys, cockatoos, macaws and others. Photos on species and availability. Located in Livermore.
Avian Avenue - Breeders of hand-fed amazons, cockatoos, congo, African greys, senegals, meyers and hahns macaws. Located in Santa Clarita.
Avianweb Macaw Parrot - A lot of facts and links about Macaw Parrots.
Avitech - Avian accessories such as toys, pedicure perches and cleaning products. Breeding supplies like brooders and syringes. Also breeder of some parrot species.
Birds and Branches - Bird toys, lava rock perches, parrot T-shirts, and handfeeding syringes.
Birds of a Feather - Specializes in African greys. They also breed amazons, cockatoos, conures, eclectus, macaws and senegals. Located in Salinas.
Blackstone Macaw Parrots Aviaries - Breeders of macaw, amazon, african grey and senegal parrots in California. Offers handfed babies for sale. Follow your chosen babies pictures as it grows online. Located in San Diego County.
Charlotte's Nest - Breeder of macaws, greys, conures, lories, quakers, caiques, cockatoos, pionus, senegals, and alexandrines. Located in Houston.
CliffordLive - Pictures, story and RealPlayer video of a yellow collar macaw.
Deb's Luv 4 Birds - Offering bird toys and perches. Order by mail.
Diamonds Farm Macaw Parrots - Pictures of the macaws that are raised on the farm in Florida. You can also visit the other animals that live here. Feather Perfect - Breeder of various parrot species. Has listing of upcoming bird showsby state. Also has a frequently asked questions section and offers personal phone consultations. Located in Bakersfield.
Feathered Companions Aviary - Breeder specializing in Indian ringneck and pyrrhura conure color mutations, as well as black capped, sun, and painted conures. Located in Austin.
Feathered Pals - Breeder of conures, greys, cockatoos, and macaws. Also sells cages. Located in North East Texas.
Flight Of Fancy Farm - Breeders of African grays, macaws, and cockatoos. Located in Colton.
Foundation for the Preservation of the Hyacinth Macaw Parrots - A non-profit foundation incorporated in 1991. Contains photos, paintings, gifts and information about the hyacinth macaw and the foundation, and an article about other macaws.
Fox's Feather Farm - Breeder of African greys, amazons, bourkes, cockatoos, conures, eclectus, and macaws. Has a lay-away plan, a payment plan, and accepts most major credit cards. Located in Watsonville.
Friends of the Great Green Macaw Parrot - Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Great Green Macaw and its habitat in Costa Rica.
Full Nest Aviary and Exotics - Breeders of african greys, amazons, eclectus, senegals, lories, mini macaws, and conures. Includes information about availability. Located in Pflugerville.
Greatgreenmacaw - Information about non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Great Green Macaw and its habitat in Costa Rica
GuavaWood4Perches - Manufacturer and seller of guava wood perches, swings and toys for parrots of all sizes.
Jean's Exotic Birds - Specializing in hand fed baby African greys, amazons, cockatoos, eclectus, and macaws. Located in Riverside.
Lewinski's Aviary - Dedicated to macaws and a cockatoo with some photos. Chat room available to chat about parrots. Things to consider when buying a new bird.
Lonestar Macaw Parrots - Parrots and exotic birds in Texas. Wholesaler.
Macaw Parrot Mister - Offering birds and their owners a safe product for outdoor avian bathing with a misting parrot bath.
Macaw Parrots - General information on the macaw and its endangered status including photos.
Macaw Parrots Landing Foundation - Dedicated to the preservation of macaws through research, public education, and ecotourism. Newsletter, macaws on the endangered species list and field projects. Located in Portland, Oregon.
Old World Aviaries - Breeder of old world parrot species, including African greys, brown headeds, capes, cockatoos, hawk heads, jardines, meyers, senegals, red bellieds, and vasas. Located in Austin.
Queen's Pride Aviaries - Breeder of pionus, amazons and African greys, both handfed and parent raised. Located in Twin Sisters.
Rare Macaw Parrots.com - Breeder of goffins, umbrella, and moluccan cockatoos. Also offers chat, and articles.
Realmacaw - A club for all parrot owners not just for those owning a macaw. Newsletters and upcoming events. Articles in various topics such as Amazon breeding and care, and tips on bird buying.
Rick's Bird Supplies - Offers a variety of scales to weigh pet birds. Also carries thermometers for baby bird formulas.
Sounds of Joy Aviary - Breeders of congo african greys, lesser jardines, meyers, red bellied parrots, senegals, blue front and chaco blue front amazons, double yellowhead amazons, blue headed pionus, goffins and eleonora cockatoos, and hahn's macaw.
Sphynxnparrots - Breeders of alexandrians, amazons, cockatoos, derbyans, eclectus, macaws, and various colors of Indian ringnecks, along with our Sphynx cats in a family environment. Located in Stockton.
The Cockatoo Connection Macaw Parrots - Breeders of amazons, cockatoos, macaws, conures, African greys, hawk heads, meyer's, caiques, jardines, indian ringnecks, grass parakeets, and princess of wales parrots. Located in Fresno.
The Feather Tree - Specializes in pyrrhura conures. Also breeding greys, amazons, pionus, poicephalus, and greater vasa parrots. Includes pictures and articles. Located in Long Beach.
Those Majestic Macaw Parrots - FAQ about some of the different macaw species. List of recipes, health and care tips, food to avoid and what's nutritious. How much it should weigh, the length of the bird and pictures of the anatomy and skeleton. Parrot jokes.
Top Notch Macaw Parrots - Breeder of cockatoos, greys, amazons, conures, and macaws. Located in Eugene, Oregon.
Twin Willows Avairy Macaw Parrots - Breeders of macaws and cockatoos. Located in Bryon.
Txparrots - Breeders. Offers information on nutrition, grooming, and socializing parrots. Also has species photos and advice on entertaining parrots.
Wendy's Macaw Parrots - Breeders of African Greys, Amazons, Alexandrines, mini macaws and large macaws, with a special emphasis on the red-fronted macaw.
Wild Macaw Parrot - Articles from expeditions to see macaws in the wild in South America.
Wings of Joy Aviary - A small breeding facility in southern Oregon, specializing in quaker parakeets and sun conures. Articles and pictures on the species.