Dusky Conure
Scientific Information:
The Dusky-headed Parakeet, (Aratinga weddellii), more commonly known as the or Weddell's Conure or Dusky-headed Conure in aviculture, is a species of parrot found in wooded habitats in the western Amazon Basin - specifically South-eastern Colombia South through Eastern Ecuador to Eastern Peru, North-eastern Bolivia, Western Mato Grosso and Brazil. It prefers semi-open habitats such as várzea, forest edge and forest remnants, but can also be found in coffee plantations.
It is social, and usually found in pairs or small groups. When food is plentiful, it may form flocks of up to 100 members.
It is generally common and its habitat preference makes it less vulnerable than many other Amazonian species. Consequently, it is considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International and IUCN.
Description:
The Dusky-head Conure is slightly smaller than the Sun Conure with an average length of 25-28 cm or 10-11 inches, and weighing 90 - 100 grams.
The Dusky Conure is mostly green with a long tail. The tip of the wing feathers as well as the tail feathers are blue.
True to its name, the Dusky-headed Conure has a greyish-brown head.
The bill is black, and it has a broad bare white - occasionally yellow-tinged - eye-ring.
A blue mutation can be found in aviculture, although it is a rare find.
Both sexes look alike. DNA sexing is the only way to tell for certain if your Dusky Conure is a male or female.
Diet and Caging:
A Commercial Parrot blend of Pellets, Seeds, Nuts and dried fruit should be supplemented everyday with FRESH fruits and veggies. All parrots enjoy a warm mash breakfast of beans, oatmeal, pasta and yams. MINIMUM cage size for a Dusky is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of 1/2".
The Dusky-headed Parakeet, (Aratinga weddellii), more commonly known as the or Weddell's Conure or Dusky-headed Conure in aviculture, is a species of parrot found in wooded habitats in the western Amazon Basin - specifically South-eastern Colombia South through Eastern Ecuador to Eastern Peru, North-eastern Bolivia, Western Mato Grosso and Brazil. It prefers semi-open habitats such as várzea, forest edge and forest remnants, but can also be found in coffee plantations.
It is social, and usually found in pairs or small groups. When food is plentiful, it may form flocks of up to 100 members.
It is generally common and its habitat preference makes it less vulnerable than many other Amazonian species. Consequently, it is considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International and IUCN.
Description:
The Dusky-head Conure is slightly smaller than the Sun Conure with an average length of 25-28 cm or 10-11 inches, and weighing 90 - 100 grams.
The Dusky Conure is mostly green with a long tail. The tip of the wing feathers as well as the tail feathers are blue.
True to its name, the Dusky-headed Conure has a greyish-brown head.
The bill is black, and it has a broad bare white - occasionally yellow-tinged - eye-ring.
A blue mutation can be found in aviculture, although it is a rare find.
Both sexes look alike. DNA sexing is the only way to tell for certain if your Dusky Conure is a male or female.
Diet and Caging:
A Commercial Parrot blend of Pellets, Seeds, Nuts and dried fruit should be supplemented everyday with FRESH fruits and veggies. All parrots enjoy a warm mash breakfast of beans, oatmeal, pasta and yams. MINIMUM cage size for a Dusky is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of 1/2".
