Macaw Essays

All MacawsWhile these giant birds are called Greenwing Macaws (Ara chloroptera), their name is often misleading because they are in fact a striking blend of red with green and blue stripes on their wings. The facial patch is traversed with red feathers which looks like Indian war paint. Greenwing macaws are sometimes confused with Scarlet Macaws, which have a yellow stripe on their wings (Greenwings do not) and are far different

Anodorhynchus leari more commonly known as the indigo macaw has a small range of natural homes and is almost extinct. This parrot stayed hidden in the wild and was only accepted as a species in 1978, when naturalist Helmut Sick finally located the population. The species is restricted to a small area in northeast Bahia, Brazil. The two known colonies are found in Toca Velha and Serra Branca, south of the Raso da Catarina plateau. The head, neck and underparts of this parrot are greenish-blue, whilst

two other birds -- the military macaw http://www.care2.com/causes/one-of-the-worlds-last-hyacinth-macaws-searches-for-romance.html and the great green macaw -- had much better luck. Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that both macaws would be granted federal protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). According to the USFWS press release, http://www.fws.gov/news/ShowNews.cfm?ref=u.s.-fish-and-wildlife-service-protects-two-rare-macaw-species-&_ID=35251 while there

Political and Ecological Corruption: A review of The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw Rivers are the carriers of life and culture. It is on the banks of rivers where plants and animals are guaranteed what is necessary to survive: water and food. It is on the banks of rivers where the first civilizations popped up, and where some of today’s most influential cities are located. So what happens when humans begin to meddle with rivers? Dams are notorious for the destruction of river’s ecosystems and

The Beautiful White Pekin Ducks When you think of any duck you would see on a farm, your mind flies to a large, non-colored duck with an orange beak and feet. You may not know it yet, but that is the Pekin duck, commonly known as a domesticated duck. This duck, unlike normal ducks, cannot fly but is still the eighth wonder of the animal world. Pekins’ description The Pekin Pekin ducks are white, beautiful duck is a very large and superlative, adorable non-flying bird, with the height

this. The Stripes will survive because the reason is to help endangered tigers from going extinct. The Zoos Go Wild from No More Dodos shows that they do this to help the animals from exciton also. In Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment, they talk about how they take in Macaws from owners who can’t support them correctly. In The Stripes Will Survive, the reason for helping animals in the zoo is extinction. From The Stripes Will Survive it says, “ Fewer than 5,000 tigers roam the wild

Survival Plan (SSP) to make sure that threatened and endangered animal species don't disappear’’. In the article,’’The Zoos Go Wild’’ it says,’’Soon after his capture in 1961, an animal trader sold him to Zoo Atlanta.’’ In the article,’’Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment’’ is says,’’Oakland Zoo’s Animal Care, Conservation, and Research team has the privilege and challenge of providing our animal residents with an enriching, well-balanced life and advocating for the conservation of their

cause damage in their own stories. Hunahpu and Xbalanque are described as tricksters in the story, in one literal sense, when Seven Macaw is talking about them, on page 2497 Macaw refers to them as tricksters. Aside from this, the tactics the boys use also suggest that they are trickster archetypal characters. The two examples that best show this are how Hunahpu attacks Macaw with a blow-dart when he is eating,

“height” of Chaco’s dominance , AD 1040-1100, 33 scarlet macaw remains have been excavated, (Powell,1), while the more than 400 total remains have been unearthed in the region, (Watson,1). References have been seen in the artifacts including depictions on ceramics from the era, (Noble, Plate 12). New studies have been focusing on the macaws of Chaco and they push their appearance back further into the history of Pueblo tradition. The study of the macaws, found in Pueblo Bonito, with the use of newer technologic

epics, and indeed between a great number of the global creationary epics. It is the greater context of the creationary epic that gives a clear meaning to of each of the passages, and the episodes of dismemberment contained within. Ouranos and Seven Macaw, although seemingly somewhat dissimilar in character and cosmic ancestry share a common theme of being an unwanted roadblock to the willed creationary process, by way of self-magnification. Self-magnification itself seems to be an attempt to convey

important because they are rare. In the article, “The Zoos Go Wild”, Nicholas and Theodore Nirgiotis explain the idea of putting animals in near identical cages to their home habitat. In the article, “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment” Alicia Powers explains why macaws and other animals need to have an enriching, well balanced life and to be healthy. All three articles show how zoos are important because they protect animals.. In the article, “The Stripes Will Survive” it shows that

Theodore Nirgiotis tells how silverback gorillas are captured by Zoos to protect them from going extinct and transported to a big exhibit out in the wilderness. In the article “Our beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment” by Alica Powers, she tells how hard it is to take care of their blue and gold macaws and the difficult task of keeping them healthy. All three articles show that zoos can be a big help towards how hard it is to take care of themselves and the animals

The Lilac Macaw was perched in his cage with the degree of finesse a peacock might display while trying to attract a mate. His chest swelled with a pronounced self-assurance, and his plumage was the most excellent shade of pink. At first glance, the bird appeared to be a flamboyant exhibit of a taxidermist’s masterful aptitude, as the bird seemed not to have made a single movement nor sound since Agatha had first began to vigorously study it. But Agatha was certain to have heard him speak. She had

away from his mother in the African rainforest and later sold by an animal trader to Zoo Atlanta. He was kept there to stay safe and make sure he wasn’t in danger. The article, “Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment” written by Alicia Powers, tells about really smart and curious birds called macaws needing enrichment to make sure they don’t become unhealthy, aggressive, destructive, or sick. The role of zoos is to protect

Zoos over the years have improved a lot from what they used to be. They are caring more and value happiness of animals more instead of people. So I’m going to compare the three articles The Stripes Will Survive, The Zoos Go Wild and Our Beautiful Macaws and Why They Need Enrichment how they handle the animals. These are three articles that explain the way that modern zoos are trying to protect animals, going extinct or not. It also explains how zoos 10-20 and so on years ago where not so focused

If Macaws become behaviorally unhealthy, they may become aggressive, destructive, or possibly sick! Macaws also get this special treatment because they are super smart and curious! Meeting these Macaw’s needs can be challenging, but Oakland Zoo is up for the challenge! The job of zoos is to protect these

Research upon 33 macaw skeletons excavated in Pueblo Bonito, has shifted some of the previous thoughts on the timeline of their presence and use in the ceremonial context at Chaco Canyon. Originally attributed to the peak of Chaco, (A.D. 1040-1100), the use of macaw feathers and the keeping of macaws has been pushed back to the beginning of this rise, A.D. 900. (Powell,1), (Watson, 1). Within the surrounding cultures and including Chaco Canyon, more than 400 total remains of macaws have been excavated

Deforestation is the process of cutting down and destroying trees in a habitat/ecosystem for human advantage, usually profit. Of all the areas on Earth being deforested, the Amazon Rainforest is the largest target. Over 750,000 square kilometers of The Amazon Rainforest have been destroyed across Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and French Guiana. 79% of deforestation of the Amazon takes place in Brazil. Rainforests are cut down for a variety of reasons, mostly for agriculture

can see the world with different eyes. But what happens when the monkey wants to fly and is that really possible? When you really want something, the dreams become reality, as in the following story. Macaw Parrots These are blue and gold macaw parrots. In the layout, they are all similar. All macaw parrots are pretty big, have strong beaks and beautiful colors. Their appearance is truly fascinating, with a golden-yellow color under the wings, while their upper part is covered with beautiful blue

of blue and gold macaws recently got a healthy dose of extra enrichment.” And, as stated in paragraph 2, “It will not only give our blue and gold macaws something new and fun to play with, but it will also help keep their little feet healthy.” Lastly as state din paragraph 3, “The team recycled some cargo netting and stretched it out between some perching to support brand new bird baths. Just like the native songbirds that like to bathe in the little puddles in your yard, Macaws and other Parrots