Scarlet Macaw
(aRA mACAO cYANOPTERA)
bELIZE, cENTRAL aMERICA
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threats In Belize and surrounding Central America, Scarlet Macaw are primarily threatened by habitat fragmentation, and the loss of nesting sites. With the amount of suitable habitat for macaws shrinking, the Belize population of macaws is genetically isolated from neighboring populations in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Paired with the loss of available cavities for macaws to nest in, the population of these birds has fallen staggeringly low, and remains further impacted by the effects of illegal wildlife trafficking; the poaching of scarlet macaw chicks.
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Flight of the Macaw
The scarlet Six Story
Flight of the macawScarlet Macaw's are endangered birds who, in Belize are further danger by genetic isolation, habitat destruction, and poaching. Xatero, poachers crossing illegally from Guatemala to cut Xate leaves and poach the resources of one of Belize's Natural parks.
This film was made to build awareness against the poaching of Scarlet Macaws and other wildlife within the Chiquibul National Forest in Belize, and the organization trying to save them: Scarlet Six Biomonitoring Team (Now known as the Belize Bird Conservancy) |
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Thinking of owning a parrot? ... think twice
Parrots are awfully cute animals for certain, but is it really best for the birds?
86% of all owned Parrots end up in rescue centers, where caretakers are vastly overrun trying to accommodate birds who are often left dejected and psychologically scarred in some way. Parrots are wild animals, far from domesticated like dogs or cats.
All parrots are highly sociable, intelligent and curious creatures, spending all day interacting with their mate and flock. Although their behavior is very cute, parrots often outlive their owners and find it difficult to bond with others - requiring an incredible amount of social stimulation to be kept happy. In many places around the world, these parrots are poached from wild populations, doing damage to the bird and the entire wild species.
Many people do own parrots, and manage them happily - however such is unfortunately not the case with most. If you are considering owning a parrot, please consider these facts, rescue a parrot from a shelter, and most certainly do not purchase wild caught birds. Find a local shelter, and volunteer with the birds there! They could use your love and attention!
86% of all owned Parrots end up in rescue centers, where caretakers are vastly overrun trying to accommodate birds who are often left dejected and psychologically scarred in some way. Parrots are wild animals, far from domesticated like dogs or cats.
All parrots are highly sociable, intelligent and curious creatures, spending all day interacting with their mate and flock. Although their behavior is very cute, parrots often outlive their owners and find it difficult to bond with others - requiring an incredible amount of social stimulation to be kept happy. In many places around the world, these parrots are poached from wild populations, doing damage to the bird and the entire wild species.
Many people do own parrots, and manage them happily - however such is unfortunately not the case with most. If you are considering owning a parrot, please consider these facts, rescue a parrot from a shelter, and most certainly do not purchase wild caught birds. Find a local shelter, and volunteer with the birds there! They could use your love and attention!
Collaborating Organizations
Belize Audubon Society
Belize Bird Conservancy
Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic
Friends for Conservation and Development
Belize Forest Department
Hagen Avicultural Research Institute
National Audubon Society
Belize Bird Conservancy
Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic
Friends for Conservation and Development
Belize Forest Department
Hagen Avicultural Research Institute
National Audubon Society