Supporting Yellow-Naped Amazon Rescues

The downfall of most human decision making comes down to what happens to the animals. The closing of the zoo in El Salvador was an example, animals that were kept in captivity for long time had to be relocated and cared for. ARCAS through our veterinary relationships with the authorities in El Salvador were able to arrange for the safe relocation of all 5 yellow naped (Amazona auropalliata) specimens.

These movements entail a long list of requirements, from paperwork to health checks, from adequate transport boxes to reinventing diets, but with your generous help, this was achieved and the birds are now part of the larger flock at the South Coast center.

These amazing birds are considered to be critically endangered both by international and national authorities, this puts these 5 additional individuals on the spotlight for saving the species in Guatemala. Our flock is big and healthy enough to start a process of breeding in captivity with adequate pairing strategies and genetic diversity.

Upon arrival, they were checked by our clinical team, most of them had a low body condition, we took immediate action to improve their diet and improve their general condition. They also had evidence of boredom (they pluck their feathers), so we designed enrichment elements to improve their psychological wellbeing. The group is housed together with other parrots in a 12mts x 12mts x 7mts aviary, much more comfortable than their previous life.

The Yellow Naped Parrot has many challenges, our commitment to preserving this species is being fought on many sides, ecosystem restoration, individual animal health, breeding in captivity, rehabilitation protocols and community education.

We thank you for your help and look forward to sharing positive news on this amazing species in the future.