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Crimson-bellied Conure  (Pyrrhura perlata)

Also Known As: Crimson-bellied Parakeet
 
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Crimson-bellied Conure

Credit: (c) Steve Brookes | http://www.wildparrotsupclose.co.uk
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Intelligent, playful and independent. Moderate in voice when excited.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Probably about 12-15yrs.

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

Enrichment:
Are avid chewers so provide plenty of bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, willow, pine, elder or saskatoon branches, wooden block toys, vegetable tanned leather toys. Provide ladders, swings, ropes; noise-makers, push and pull toys, foraging/puzzle toys. Also enjoys bathing so provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 20cm x 20cm x 70cm (8 x 8 x 30 in).

Clutch Size:
4-6

Incubation Time:
24-25 days

Fledging Age:
7-8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.conures.org

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E249.htm&Pic=249_1.JPG

http://www.birdcare.com.au/crimson_bellied_conure.htm