Lear's Macaw Conservation Project  

The Houston Avicultural Association is currently raising funds to support the Lear's Macaw Conservation Project.

The Lear's Macaw (Anodorhynchus leari) is found only in the State of Bahia, Brazil.  The most important food source for this species is the fruit (nut) produced by the Licuri palm tree (Syagrus coronata).  Agricultural animals compete with wild macaws for these nuts, and they destroy trees, making human interaction now necessary if the Lear's macaw is to survive in the wild.  This species is one of the world's most endangered parrots with less than 250 birds remaining in the wild, and less than 30 individuals in captivity around the world. 


Photo: R. Jordan  
 
(Approx. size of a U.S. quarter)

Lear's Macaw Lapel Pin
$10.00 (plus shipping)

Your tax-deductible donation can help save the Lear's macaw.  Proceeds from the sale of these pins will be used to send a representative (captive breeding expert) to the Lear's Macaw Conservation Committee meetings in Brazil.  Remaining proceeds may be used by the captive breeding program, or to plant and protect Licuri Palm trees in the areas where Lear's macaws feed.
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To purchase a pin, send check or money order for $12.00 ($10.00 plus $2.00 shipping and handling) to:

Houston Avicultural Association
4626 Pin Oak Lane
Bellaire, TX 77401

or click below to purchase online:

For more information contact us at fundraising@houstonbirdclub.org.
 

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