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Cuban Conure  (Aratinga euops)

Also Known As: Cuban Parakeet, Red-speckled Conure
 
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Cuban Conure

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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet and good-natured, only noisy when alarmed or startled. Will eventually bond to owner. May be housed with other Aratinga sp. outside of breeding season.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
15-40 yrs

Housing:
Enclosure or suspended aviary, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide fresh, unsprayed bird-safe branches for chewing and bowls of fresh water for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 7" x 7" x 28" (17.8cm x 17.8cm x 71cm).

Clutch Size:
4-5

Incubation Time:
23-26 days

Fledging Age:
48-60 days

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=E231.htm&Pic=231_1.JPG

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