Watson is a macaw which is one of most hunted birds in the Amazon basin. His kind can be sold at up to US$5000 in Western markets.
Watson lived with a family in La Paz until he started breaking the house furniture with his powerful beak.
When he was rescued and brought to the refuge he had broken wings to such a degree that he could never fly again.
In the refuge he found a mate and they spend most of their time together (macaws mate for life!)
Despite the fact he can not fly, he is free during the day (under the watchful eye of the volunteers) and can roam as he wishes. Only at night has he to go back into the aviary.
Watson lived with a family in La Paz until he started breaking the house furniture with his powerful beak.
When he was rescued and brought to the refuge he had broken wings to such a degree that he could never fly again.
In the refuge he found a mate and they spend most of their time together (macaws mate for life!)
Despite the fact he can not fly, he is free during the day (under the watchful eye of the volunteers) and can roam as he wishes. Only at night has he to go back into the aviary.
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