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Scaly-headed Parrot  (Pionus maximiliani)

Also Known As: Maximilian's Parrot or Pionus, Tucuman Parrot (P.m. lacerus)
 
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Scaly-headed or Maximilian’s Pionus

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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Curious, social and highly intelligent. Sedate and relatively non-aggressive. Prone to obesity. May learn to mimic.

Captive Status:
Fairly common

Longevity:
20yrs

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

Enrichment:
Not a hard chewer; needs regular exercise so provide as large an aviary as possible. Provide shallow water bowls or overhead misters for bathing. Also provide ladders, swings, ropes, different sized perches and foraging/puzzle toys.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box, 12" x 12' x 18" or 12" x 12" x 24" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 46cm or 30.5cm x 30.5cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
4-5

Incubation Time:
26 days

Fledging Age:
9-10 weeks

Hatch Weight:
9g (0.3 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
197g (7 oz)

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.pionusbreedersassociation.com/

More Info Sites:
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/pionus/maxipion.php

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1255.html

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E308.htm&Pic=308_1.JPG

http://www.avianweb.com/maximilianspionus.html