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Brown-throated Conure  (Aratinga pertinax)

Also Known As: Brown-throated Parakeet, Yellow-cheeked Parakeet, St. Thomas or Curacao Conure (A.p. pertinax), Brown-eared Conure (A.p. ocularis), Veragua Conure or Parakeet
 
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Brown-throated Conure perched

Credit: © Nick Athanas | http://www.antpita.com
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Affectionate, intelligent, may learn to talk; if handled often will form good bond with owner. May be loud. Are avid chewers.

Captive Status:
Formerly common in captivity, now uncommon.

Longevity:
10-25 yrs

Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
Are avid chewers so provide bird-safe woods (fir, elder, pine), branches of different sizes, vegetable-tanned leather toys, puzzle toys, foraging toys, swings, ladders and ropes. Enjoys socialization and bathing.

Nest Box Size:
7" x 7" x 28" (18cm x 18cm x 71cm) vertical box made of hard wood.

Clutch Size:
3-5

Incubation Time:
23-24 days

Fledging Age:
7 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.starescue.org/htm/species/conure-brown-throated.htm

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E239.htm&Pic=239_1.JPG

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