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Maroon-bellied Conure (Pyrrhura frontalis)
Also Known As: Maroon-bellied Parakeet, Reddish-bellied Parakeet, Brown-eared Conure or Parakeet, Scaly-breasted Conure or Parakeet, Azara's Conure (P.f. chiripepe)
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:May be aggressive to other species of parrots. Social, playful, curious and affectionate when hand-reared. Not especially noisy.
Captive Status:
Common
Longevity:
25-30yrs
Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).
Enrichment:
Socialization, bathing under overhead misters or in shallow water bowls. Provide bird-safe, unsprayed branches of pine, elder, willow and fir, as well as heat-sterilized pine cones. Provide wood block toys, vegetable tanned leather toys, puzzle and foraging toys.
Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 12" x 12" x 18" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 46cm).
Clutch Size:
4-6
Incubation Time:
22 days
Fledging Age:
7-8 weeks
Hatch Weight:
4-5g (0.1-0.2 oz)
Peak Weight:
Not available
Weaning Weight:
Not available
Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.conure.org/
More Info Sites:
http://www.avianweb.com/maroonbelliedconure.html
http://www.birdcare.com.au/maroon_bellied_conure.htm
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