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White-capped Parrot (Pionus seniloides)
Also Known As: White-capped Pionus, White-headed Parrot, Speckle-faced Parrot
Captive White-capped Pionus or Parrot
Credit: © Anthony Snell
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Quiet, docile nature, but playful. Shy at first, then confiding. Sensitive to new people in the environment.
Captive Status:
Rare in aviculture.
Longevity:
25+yrs
Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).
Enrichment:
Bird-safe, unsprayed fir, pine, willow or flowering branches, wooden block toys, vegetable tanned leather toys, foraging/puzzle toys, swings, ladders, ropes. Also provide, for bathing, overhead misters or shallow water bowls.
Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 20" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 50.8cm).
Clutch Size:
4
Incubation Time:
26-28 days
Fledging Age:
9-10 weeks
Hatch Weight:
11g (0.4 oz)
Peak Weight:
Not available
Weaning Weight:
Not available
Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.pionusparrot.com/
More Info Sites:
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/pionus/PionusProfile.htm
http://www.upatsix.com/faq/pionus.htm
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