Release of scarlet macaws planned in Mexico to save the species

The program, which plans to release 60 scarlet macaws throughout 2013 and some 250 over the next five years. EFE Palenque, Mexico, (EFE).- A total of 60 scarlet macaws will be set free in an ecological park in southeastern Mexico to avoid the extinction of this colorful subspecies, several of the organizers said.

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Rare Scarlet Macaws released in Costa

Scarlet Macaws color Costa Rica's lush rainforests, but deforestation and poaching threaten the rare species - with some experts predicting the birds could disappear altogether in ten years.

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The ARA Project needs your help to survive, Costa Rican Macaw depends on it

Young Scarlet Macaws being trained for release.Tucked away somewhere in Río Segundo in Alajuela, behind veiled chain link fencing and sporting nearly no signs is The Ara Project.

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Pedaling with parrots

With his scarlett macaw Connie perched on his shoulder and Chloe, a green wing macaw calling shotgun on the handlebars, Steve Smith rides along Bradley Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Mike Maloney.You could say Steve Smith’s bike glides along the trails like it has wings — because it does.

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Protecting Mexico’s Feathered Treasures

Authorities found more than 25 white-fronted parrots squeezed into this cardboard box during a seizure in Chiapas State, Mexico. The vast majority of trafficked parrots die in transit from suffocation, dehydration, stress, and other causes. (Credit: PROFEPA)A trade ban offers hope for a country's native parrots

The international pet trade is likely second only to habitat reduction as the biggest threat facing parrots in the wild. With 22 native parrot species, Mexico is at the forefront of the battle to save its iconic birds from becoming commodities of the pet trade. Early signs suggest it is winning the war.

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