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Dusky Parrot  (Pionus fuscus)

Also Known As: Dusky Pionus, Little Dusky Parrot, Violet Parrot, Violaceous Parrot
 
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Dusky Parrot perched on branch

Credit: (c) Luiz Claudio Marigo | http://www.lcmarigo.com.br/ingles/index.htm
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Intelligent, curious, somewhat noisy, playful when acclimatized to owner.

Captive Status:
Rare until the 1970s when small numbers have been imported from Guyana.

Longevity:
25 yrs

Housing:
Aviary or suspended cage, minimum length 2 or 3m (6.5 or 9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Bathing, puzzle toys, bird safe chewables (pine, fir, sterlized pine cones), vegetable tanned leather chew toys, swings, ladders, gradual socialization.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 12" x 12" x 18" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 46cm) or 12" x 12" x 24" (30.5cm x 30.5cm 61cm).

Clutch Size:
4-6

Incubation Time:
26-28 days

Fledging Age:
9-10 weeks

Hatch Weight:
9g (0.3 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.pionusbreedersassociation.com/

More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1264.html

http://www.pionusbreedersassociation.com/pages/duskypage.html