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Caica Parrot  (Pionopsitta caica)

Also Known As: Hooded Parrot
 
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Wild Caica Parrot foraging in tree

Credit: © Ron Hoff
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, shy parrot. New birds probably susceptible to stress and disease.

Captive Status:
Virtually unknown in captivity.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Inside enclosure 2 x 2 x 3m (6.5 x 6.5 x 9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide unsprayed, bird-safe flowering and budding branches. Also wooden block toys, vegetable tanned leather toys and heat sterlized pine cones.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 24" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 61cm)

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=E301.htm&Pic=301_1.JPG