Great
Green Macaws have disappeared from the Ayampe region some 50 years ago, as a
result of loss of its forest habitat to agriculture and ranching and also from
the illegal collection for the pet trade. The total number of this species, the
second largest macaw in the world (the Hyacinth Macaw is the largest), are
thought to be less than 3,500. They feed on seeds, fruits, hard-shelled nuts,
and flowers, and will move through the landscape in search of fruiting trees;
they are particularly partial to the Pechiche tree, which provides food and
nest sites across much of its range in Ecuador. These birds have a great
importance on the ecosystem because they help to promote the natural
regeneration through seed dispersal.
The
release of the six additional individuals on 10 May 10 is the third Great Green
Macaw release event and another milestone following three years of
collaboration between Fundación Jocotoco, Fundación de rescate Jambelí and Loro
Parque Fundación. The video below explains the lengthy process of from chick to
release,
World
Land Trust
17 June 2019
17 June 2019
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