Print This | Tell-a-Friend



Red-eared Conure  (Pyrrhura hoematotis)

Also Known As: Blood-eared Parakeet, Red-eared Parakeet
 
MAIN_red-eared_conure_01

Wild Red-eared Conure (Pyrrhura hoematotis) under leaf canopy

Credit: (c) Ron Hoff
 
photos Photos videoVideo 1
 
eNewsletter SIGNUP FOR EMAIL UPDATES
Parrots as Pets
Before you acquire a pet parrot...read more »

Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Probably similar to that of other Pyrrhura species; intelligent, playful and active, and of medium to loud noise level.

Captive Status:
Not currently found in aviculture.

Longevity:
Probably about 10yrs.

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

Enrichment:
Probable chewers so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, willow, elder or pine branches, heat sterilized pine cones, wood or vegetable tanned leather toys, swings, ladders, ropes and puzzle/foraging toys. Also provide water for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 28" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 71.1cm).

Clutch Size:
4-6

Incubation Time:
Probably 23-25 days.

Fledging Age:
Probably 7 weeks.

Hatch Weight:
Probably 5g (0.2 oz).

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=E259.htm&Pic=259_1.JPG