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White-crowned Parrot (Pionus senilis)
Also Known As: White-capped Parrot (now applied to P. seniloides)
Pair of White-crowned Pionus parrots feeding
Credit: © Jonker/Innemee Araproject | http://www.araproject.nl
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Moderately noisy, active and lively. Shy at first, then bonds readily with keeper. May learn to mimic. May not be compatible with other birds.
Captive Status:
Common in US; less so elsewhere.
Longevity:
30yrs
Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).
Enrichment:
Provide bathing misters or bowls; toys such as bird-safe wooden toys, ladders, swings, ropes, play gyms, foraging/puzzle toys, vegetable tanned leather chewable toys; fir, pine, elder and willow branches and different sized perches.
Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 9.5" x 9.5" x 20" (24.1cm x 24.1cm x 50.8cm).
Clutch Size:
4-6
Incubation Time:
26 days
Fledging Age:
8 weeks
Hatch Weight:
Not available
Peak Weight:
Not available
Weaning Weight:
Not available
Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.pionusparrot.com/
More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E311.htm&Pic=311_1.JPG
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt5851.html
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