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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Probably similar to that of Painted Conure (P. picta): active, inquisitive, playful parrot. Moderate voice when excited. New birds initially shy and nervous, may remain so after acclimatisation. Susceptible to disease and stress during acclimatisation.

Captive Status:
Rare to unknown.

Longevity:
Probably similar to that of Painted Conure (P. picta): 12-15yrs.

Housing:
Probably similar to that of Painted Conure (P. picta): aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
Probably similar to that of Painted Conure (P. picta): Pyrrhura conures are usually avid chewers, so provide plenty of unsprayed, non-toxic flowering, fir, pine, willow, elder and saskatoon branches, wooden block toys and vegetable tanned leather toys. Also push and pull toys, puzzle/foraging toys, swings, ropes and ladders. Also provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Probably similar to that of Painted Conure (P. picta): vertical box 20cm x20cm x70cm (8 x 8 x 28 in).

Clutch Size:
Probably similar to that of Painted Conure (P. picta): 5-7

Incubation Time:
Probably similar to that of Painted Conure (P. picta): 23 days

Fledging Age:
Probably similar to that of Painted Conure (P. picta): 40-51 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=E252.htm&Pic=252_1.JPG