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Golden-capped Conure  (Aratinga auricapillus)

Also Known As: Golden-capped Parakeet, Flame-capped Parakeet, Gold-capped Conure, Golden-headed Conure
 
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Wild group of Gold-capped Conures

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:
Hand-raised birds make good pets; like to cuddle and chew toys; active and boisterous.

Captive Status:
Established in the US; less so in Europe.

Longevity:
25-30yrs

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

Enrichment:
Provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls for bathing; bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine, willow or elder branches, climbing toys (ladders, ropes, swings), puzzle toys, wooden block or vegetable tanned leather chew toys.

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

Clutch Size:
3 to 5

Incubation Time:
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.conure.org/index.html

Captive Projects:
The World Parrot Trust has funded the conservation of this species.

BioBrasil Foundation

More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1293.html

http://www.cyberparrots.com/gcconure.html

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

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