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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Hand-reared birds are playful and affectionate. Is one of the least noisy members of this conure group. Has calmer disposition in ideal conditions.

Captive Status:
Uncommon in captivity.

Longevity:
20 yrs

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

Enrichment:
Bird safe chew toys such as branches, twigs and toys made of pine blocks; vegetable tanned leather chew toys and pine cones. Provide bowl for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 18" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 46cm)

Clutch Size:
3-4 eggs

Incubation Time:
25 days

Fledging Age:
8-9 weeks

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=E235.htm&Pic=235_1.JPG

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

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