is equipped with a separating grid in case the birds need to be kept separate. It also has flaps that can be kept open or closed. One of the biggest challenges was to get


the Lear’s Macaws to eat the nuts of this palm just as quickly as the wild ones. As the 6 macaws were used to soft food, they first had to learn to crack the hard nuts. A few months later they were able to break them without any problems. Since he wild macaws fly long distances, we trained during the release preparation the endurance of the specimens. The recognition of dangers and enemies were equally important in order to survive long term. Another challenge was to prevent them


The two wild specimens near the reintroduction aviary. Photo: Joao Marcos Rosa


Above: To break the nut of the Licuri palm fruit requires skills. Their high water content is essential for their survival. Photo: Joao Marcos Rosa. Left: A released macaw eats the fruits of the Licuri Palm. Photo: Joao Marcos Rosa


38 BIRD SCENE


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