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Species Released at Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary
Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary
/ Blue and Gold (Yellow) Macaw
Location:  |
Nariva Swamp, Trinidad
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Latitude:  |
10� 25' N
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Longitude:  |
61� 4' W
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Reason For Action:  |
Return species to former range
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Reason For Decline:  |
Habitat Loss Hunting
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Problem Addressed?  |
Partially
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Release Habitat Type:  |
Wetland
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Total Habitat Area (acres):  |
15400.00
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Size of Release Area (acres):  |
3840.00
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Within Known Range:  |
Yes
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Habitat Protected?  |
Yes
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Habitat Alterations:  |
Nesting
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Invasives Removed:  |
Not Located
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Wild Population Present?  |
No
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Wild Population Size:  |
0
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Program Status:  |
Continuing
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Program Status Year:  |
2003
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Continually Supplemented?  |
Yes
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Population Status:  |
Increasing
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Population Status Year:  |
2003
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Current Population Size:  |
Not Located
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Current Population Year:  |
Not Located
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Agencies:  |
Cincinnatti Zoo & Gardens
Wildlife Section of Forestry Division, Trinidad
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