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Red-throated Conure  (Aratinga rubritorquis)

Also Known As: Red-throated Parakeet, Orange-throated Conure
 
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Red-throated Conure in captivity

Credit: (c) Marc Johnson | http://www.fosterparrots.com
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Inquistive, not shy, medium-noise parrot. Will only tolerate other birds outside breeding season.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Up to 35yrs

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

Enrichment:
Socialization, bathing. Vigorous chewer, so provide bird-safe branches of pine, willow, elder and fir, heat sterilized pine cones, vegetable tanned leather chew toys. Also provide swings, ladders, different sized perches and foraging/puzzle toys.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 20" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 50.8cm).

Clutch Size:
3-4

Incubation Time:
24-25 days

Fledging Age:
8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

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=E224.htm&Pic=224_1.JPG

http://www.avianweb.com/conuresspecies.htm