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Science & ResearchAug 3, 2026

The value of behavioural activity records for conservation breeding: the case of Spix's macaw in human care

The Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), extinct in the wild since 2019, is currently maintained in ex-situ breeding facilities.

The Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), extinct in the wild since 2019, is currently maintained in ex-situ breeding facilities. Captive breeding expanded the global population from 53 individuals in 2000 to ca. 400 by December 2025, enabling two soft releases. To support…

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