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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Lively, active; moderate voice. May be housed with other birds. New birds shy, a bit panicky.

Captive Status:
Uncommon

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
Vigorous chewer; provide lots of bird-safe branches (unsprayed) such as fir, willow, elder and pine; vegetable tanned leather toys. Shallow water bowls for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
8" x 8" x 30" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 76cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
5-7

Incubation Time:
23-24 days

Fledging Age:
7-8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.conures.org/index.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E257.htm&Pic=257_1.JPG

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1370.html

http://www.avianweb.com/blackcappedconure.html