Earlier this year, twenty red-browned amazons were released in a forest reserve in Alagoas, Brazil. At the time, only four wild birds remained. Due to illegal trade and deforestation, the species was nearly driven to extinction.
After a decade of silence, these birds have brought their cheerful chirps back to the forest.
Before being released into the wild, these birds spent a couple of years in a large aviary within the forest, where they learned to identify food sources and adjust to the environment. The released parrots are all young, and it’s likely that they will be able to breed in the next few years. Keep an eye out for updates on red-browned amazon chicks in 2027!
Posted: November 23, 2025