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Blue-crowned Conure  (Aratinga acuticaudata)

Also Known As: Blue-crowned Parakeet, Sharp-tailed Conure
 
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Blue-crowned Conures foraging

Credit: © Luiz Claudio Marigo | http://www.lcmarigo.com.br/ingles/index.htm
 
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Parrots as Pets
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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

More Info Sites:
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