Ancient Puebloans kept macaws and parrots in great houses for ceremonial use

In a recent study, Dr. Katelyn Bishop conducted a zooarchaeological and archival data reanalysis of macaws and parrots ...
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Blue-throated macaws are making a slow, but hopeful, comeback

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A new report from The Rainforest Trust and Asociación Armonía ...
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First Lear’s Indigo Macaw Hatched In The Wild by Captive-Bred Parents

The Lear’s indigo macaw, Anodorhynchus leari, has always been mysterious. Although this spectacular cerulean parrot with its long pointy tail was first described in 1856, its natural range remained ...
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How Ancient Civilizations Used Parrots in Ritual Life

To the ancient Puebloans inhabiting the high desert centuries ago, the scarlet macaw parrot was considered a sacred entity.
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New system for tracking macaws emphasizes species' conservation needs

New data on macaw movements has the potential to greatly improve conservation strategies for the scarlet macaw, as well as similar species of large parrots. New data on macaw movements gathered by the ...
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Lear’s macaws threatened by planned wind farm in Brazil, experts warn

French renewable energy developer Voltalia plans to install 81 wind turbines in Brazil’s Bahia state, in an area that’s also the main refuge of the endangered Lear’s macaw (Anodorhynchus leari).