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Rose-crowned Conure  (Pyrrhura rhodocephala)

Also Known As: Rose-crowned Parakeet, Rose-headed Conure or Parakeet
 
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Wild Rose-crowned Conure feeding

Credit: (c) Ron Hoff
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Lively, active parrot with fairly quiet voice. Becomes accustomed to keeper fairly quickly.

Captive Status:
Uncommon

Longevity:
Probably 10-15yrs.

Housing:
Aviary with shelter 3 x 1 x 2m (9.8 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
Avid chewer so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine, willow and elder branches, heat sterilized pine cones, wooden block and vegetable tanned leather toys; swings, ropes, and ladders.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 8" x 8" x 24" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
4-6

Incubation Time:
Probably 23-24 days.

Fledging Age:
Probably 7-8 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=E261.htm&Pic=261_1.JPG