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Red-billed Parrot  (Pionus sordidus)

Also Known As: Sordid Parrot, Coral-billed Parrot or Pionus, Red-billed Pionus
 
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Red-billed Parrot on Minca Road, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

Credit: © Robert Scanlon | http://www.pbase.com/rsscanlon
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Shy intitially, becoming accustomed to keeper with time. Are generally not that nervous in temperment. May learn to mimic.

Captive Status:
Uncommon

Longevity:
20-25yrs

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

Enrichment:
Quite active; provide baths, socialization, toys such as bird-safe wood and vegetable-tanned leather chew toys, ladders, swings; non-toxic, non-sisal ropes.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 20" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 51cm).

Clutch Size:
3

Incubation Time:
26 days

Fledging Age:
9-10 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

More Info Sites:
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/pionus/PionusProfile.htm