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Red-fronted Conure  (Aratinga wagleri)

Also Known As: Red-fronted Parakeet, Scarlet-fronted Parakeet, Wagler's Conure or Parakeet, Cordilleran Conure or Parakeet
 
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Wild Red-fronted Conure

Credit: © Nick Athanas
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Highly intelligent but with loud voice; hand-reared birds become accustomed to keeper quickly.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 3m (10 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide bird-safe, unsprayed branches of fir, willow, pine or saskatoon bush; vegetable tanned leather or wooden block chew toys; push and pull toys; foraging/puzzle toys; swings, ladders and ropes. Provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 12" x 12" x 18" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 45.7cm).

Clutch Size:
3-4

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
8-9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
10g (0.35 oz) (A.w. frontata)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.conure.org/index.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.avianweb.com/redfrontedconure.html