Red-and-Green Macaws Return to Brazilian Forest After 200-Year Absence

Red-and-green macaws are mating in Brazil's Atlantic Forest for the first time in 200 years. Conservation efforts include reintroducing captive macaws into regenerated forest areas. The recent hatching of two chicks marks the first documented reintroduction of the species into the area, a major milestone for conservation efforts. The red-and-green macaw was once widely found throughout Brazil but its numbers dwindled due to deforestation and the pet trade. A reintroduction program was established to help the species recover.