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Spix's Macaw Feather by =Nambroth:iconNambroth:

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This is a Spix's Macaw.

The Spix's Macaw is believed to be extinct in the wild, and critically endangered in captivity. Its only hope remains in the remaining 78 (known) in captivity.

These beautiful macaws are one of several critically endangered parrots (and one of hundreds of critically endangered birds) that it is only with awareness, education, and steps to stop destroying vital habitat and stop the illegal pet trade will we have a chance at saving these guys and others in their situation. Sadly the Spix's macaws in captivity are owned mostly by private individuals, and it is proving difficult to get them to put aside differences and politics to work together to save this species.

You can learn more about the Spix's Macaw here:
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This feather will be donated to and up for auction at the Anthrocon Charity Auction 2008- all proceeds will be donated to Parrot Rescue.

Painted with acrylic paints on a blue and gold Macaw feather (which was moulted/shed naturally from a healthy, happy parrot!) and adorned with a natural sapphire.
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=Falcolf:iconFalcolf: Apr 4, 2008, 4:53:24 PM
That is gorgeous, I've never heard of these birds, but it looks reeeeally pretty so I'm sad it's endangered! :(

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~lupus-draconis:iconlupus-draconis: Apr 4, 2008, 4:55:54 PM
I'm glad you didn't use a Spix's macaw feather, a thoughtful little touch.

Most people aren't even aware that Spix's macaws exist, so I'm happy they;re finally getting some attention. There are a lot of endangered species out there that don't receive much help, simply because so few people are aware that they exist.

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=Nambroth:iconNambroth: Apr 4, 2008, 5:07:55 PM
I doubt I could find a Spix's Macaw feather, and I'd not use one regardless.

Thank you for the kind comment. I hope to do some more art of endangered species that most people don't know about. :)
Mood: Love =salty-dog:iconsalty-dog: Apr 4, 2008, 5:18:10 PM
Fantastic job and thank you for the additional links for further Spix's info. :)

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~Manga-in-a-Bottle:iconManga-in-a-Bottle: Apr 4, 2008, 5:22:07 PM
I miss the Indus River Dolphin... :(

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*Micio:iconMicio: Apr 4, 2008, 5:26:41 PM
Very beautifully done. You're doing a good thing by donating proceeds to parrot rescue. Hopefully we can get the Spix numbers back.

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~Jshei:iconJshei: Apr 4, 2008, 5:30:18 PM
Absolutely beautiful.

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~dddstephen:icondddstephen: Apr 4, 2008, 5:30:54 PM
Wow! This is really Unique and Colorful. It's really great. Good job!

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~Zealith:iconZealith: Apr 4, 2008, 5:34:17 PM
Wow, lovely. It's great that you're doing this.

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*AoiKita:iconAoiKita: Apr 4, 2008, 6:03:16 PM
its cool that your using art to support the wildlife

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