SummarySpix's Macaw Cyanopsitta spixii has always been a very poorly known species from the arid interior of north-east Brazil. Previous views that its habitat is buriti palm swamp appear mistaken, as the most recent field observations and the testimony of local people suggest that Tabebuia caraiba gallery woodland along seasonal creeks is a critical habitat component. Owing to widespread destruction of such woodland, during a survey in June/July 1990 only three good patches were found, all failing to regenerate; one held a single bird, and another held birds up to last year.A Ararinha-azul Cyanopsitta spixii sempre foi uma especie pouco conhecida no interior arido do nordeste do Brasil. Opinioes anteriores que o seu habitat e buritizais parecem erradas porque as observacoes de campo mais recentes e o testimonio dos habitantes locais sugestem que matas de Tabebuia caraiba ao longo de riachos estacionais sao um critico componente do habitat. Devido a destruicao extensa deste tipo de mata, durante um levantamento em junho/julho 1990 somente tres areas boas foram achadas, todas sem regeneracao; uma abrigava um unico passaro, e uma outra abrigava passaros ate o ano passado.
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