Overview

• Spix's macaws, once extinct in the wild, are being reintroduced by a dedicated South African couple in Brazil.
• The species' habitat in northern Bahia state is becoming increasingly arid due to climate change, complicating recovery efforts.
• Half of the reintroduced macaws have died or disappeared, primarily due to predation and environmental challenges.
• Government and nonprofit collaboration has faced setbacks, including a recent halt in the release of new birds.
• Local reforestation projects aim to mitigate desertification, involving small farmers in habitat restoration.