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Brown-hooded Parrot  (Pionopsitta haematotis)

Also Known As: Red-eared Parrot, Red-necklaced Parrot (P.h. coccinicollaris)
 
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Brown-hooded Parrot perched

Credit: © Jim McKendry
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, shy parrot. Will become accustomed to keeper with patience. Extremely susceptible to stress and disease during acclimatisation; sudden mortalities occur without warning.

Captive Status:
Not usually seen in captivity.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Flight minimum length 2.5 x 2 x 2m (8 x 6.5 x 6.5 ft) temperature not less than 20C (68 F).

Enrichment:
Provide fresh, unsprayed flowering and budding branches.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 25cm x 25cm x 60cm (10 x 10 x 24 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

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E298.htm&Pic=298_1.JPG

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