The research work of the Projeto Arara Azul/UNIDERP in the Pantanal, Brazil
Neiva Guedes has been working on the conservation of the Hyacinthine Macaw in the Pantanal for more than ten years. Born 1962 in Campo Grande, the capital city of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, she first encountered Hyacinthine Macaws (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)in the wild in 1989 and decided there and then she would involve herself actively in their conservation. As coordinator of the Projecto Arara Azul she has won international recognition among scientists and aviculturists through her excellent work, which also includes the Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloroptera). The website editor believes the project to be unique in parrot conservation because of its scope, Neiva's long-term dedication and achievements. It has particular appeal to aviculturists, because of its husbandry in the wild aspects.
NB The summaries below are website translations of the Portuguese original, which can be accessed elsewhere on the website. Information taken and used must be correctly and properly attributed to Neiva Guedes. Each website page devoted to her work will carry the correct attribution.
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