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Blue-throated Conure (Pyrrhura cruentata)
Also Known As: Blue-throated Parakeet, Blue-chested Conure or Parakeet, Ochre-masked Conure or Parakeet, Red-rumped Conure or Parakeet, Red-eared Conure or Parakeet
Captive Blue-throated Conure perched on branch
Credit: © Sam Williams
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Lively and inquisitive parrot. Not shy and soon becomes accustomed to keeper. Occasionally loud, particularly in morning and evening. Aggressive to other birds.
Captive Status:
Rare
Longevity:
15-25yrs
Housing:
Walk-in aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).
Enrichment:
Enjoy bathing so provide overhead misters or shallow bowls of water daily. Also provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine, willow or elder branches; wooden block or vegetable tanned leather toys.
Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 28" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 71.1cm).
Clutch Size:
4-7
Incubation Time:
22 days
Fledging Age:
7-8 weeks
Hatch Weight:
5-6g
Peak Weight:
Not available
Weaning Weight:
Not available
Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.conure.org/index.html
Captive Projects:
British and Irish EAZA Studbooks
More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E247.htm&Pic=247_1.JPG
http://www.avianweb.com/bluethroatedconure.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-throated_Parakeet
http://www.birdcare.com.au/blue_throated_conure.htm
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