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Brown-breasted Conure  (Pyrrhura calliptera)

Also Known As: Brown-breasted Parakeet, Flame-winged Conure or Parakeet, Beautiful Conure
 
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Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Lively, curious, active parrot. Moderate voice, becoming noisier in morning and evenings. Becomes accustomed to keeper fairly rapidly.

Captive Status:
Not usually found in captivity.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Enclosure 1 x 1 x 2m (3.3 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft) with shelter, minimum temperature 10C (50 F).

Enrichment:
Not available

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 25cm x 25cm x 70cm (10 x 10 x 30 in).

Clutch Size:
Not available

Incubation Time:
Not available

Fledging Age:
Not available

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E260.htm&Pic=260_1.JPG