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Blue-crowned Conure (Aratinga acuticaudata)
Also Known As: Blue-crowned Parakeet, Sharp-tailed Conure
Blue-crowned Conure in the wild
Credit: (c) Priscilla Old
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Intelligent, sociable, affectionate, loud at times, playful. May learn to mimic speech.
Captive Status:
Common in US, less so elsewhere.
Longevity:
30-40 yrs
Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).
Enrichment:
Socialization, bathing, toys such as ladders, swings, puzzle toys, foraging toys, bird-safe chew toys.
Nest Box Size:
12" x 12" x 18" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 46cm) vertical box or 10" x 16" x 12" (25.4cm x 40.6cm x 30.5cm) diagonal box.
Clutch Size:
3
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.conure.org/species.htm
More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1269.html
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E221.htm&Pic=221_1.JPG
http://www.conure.org/species.htm
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