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Rose-fronted Conure (Pyrrhura roseifrons)
Also Known As: Rose-fronted Parakeet, Red-crowned Conure or Parakeet
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Probably as in Pyrrhura picta: active and moderately noisy, more so when excited. New birds shy and nervous; may remain so. Inquisitive. May be housed with other Pyrrhura species.
Captive Status:
Uncommon
Longevity:
Probably 13-15yrs.
Housing:
As for P. picta: aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).
Enrichment:
Vigorous chewers so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine, willow or elder branches; wooden block or vegetable tanned leather chew toys, heat sterilized pine cones. Also provide overhead misters or shallow bowls of water for bathing.
Nest Box Size:
As for P. picta: vertical box 8" x 8" x 28" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 71.1cm).
Clutch Size:
Probably 5-7.
Incubation Time:
About 23 days.
Fledging Age:
About 40-51 days.
Hatch Weight:
Probably 3-4g (0.1-0.14 oz).
Peak Weight:
Not available
Weaning Weight:
Not available
Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.conure.org/index.html
More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1352.html
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E252.htm&Pic=252_1.JPG
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