Maroon Bellied Conure
Scientific Information:
The Maroon-Bellied Conure, Pyrrhura frontalis, is also known as Reddish-bellied Conure, Brown-eared Conure and Scaly-breasted Conure.
This Conure is found in Southeastern Brazil through Northern Argentina, including Paraguay and Uruguay and maybe the Eastern tip of Bolivia.
Description:
The Maroon Bellied Conure is a smaller bird with an approximate length of 9 - 10 inches.
The plumage is primarily green, with a maroon patch on the belly, a yellow-green barred ("scaly") breast and front and sides of neck, brownish ear patch, black beak, and maroon under the tail. The primary feathers are blue and green and dark on the tips.
The Maroon Bellied Conure is often mistaken for the Green Cheek Conure and the Crimson Bellied Conure. They are very similar in disposition and looks. There are some visual differences. The Maroon Bellied Conure's tail is a green color on top and lightly maroon colored underneath, while the Green Cheek Conure's tail has a dark maroon color. The belly is somewhat darker than the Green Cheek's. The Crimson Bellied Conure's belly is a bright, rich crimson color.
They reach maturity at 1 to 3 years -- the smaller Conures mature more quickly. In a safe, healthy environment, they can expect to live up to 35 years.
The Green Cheek Conure is more readily available than the Maroon-Bellied Conure.
Personality:
The Maroon-Bellied Conures are intelligent, friendly and active. They adapt easily to human contact and are easily trained. They are bold and independent and yet generally have a very sweet personality and they are growing fast in popularity.
They can learn to talk, although not clearly. They are among the quieter Conures.
Like many parrots, they also like dunking their food into their drinking water -- creating a messy soup requiring the water to be changed frequently.
Many of them enjoy bathing or showering with their owners. Bathing water needs to be provided daily. They have big personalities for small birds, and will entertain you!
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 Maroon-Bellied is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of less than 1/2". A Cockatiel cage is suitable.
Suitable Living:
Maroon Bellies are suitable for Apartment Living! They are quiet babies!
The Maroon-Bellied Conure, Pyrrhura frontalis, is also known as Reddish-bellied Conure, Brown-eared Conure and Scaly-breasted Conure.
This Conure is found in Southeastern Brazil through Northern Argentina, including Paraguay and Uruguay and maybe the Eastern tip of Bolivia.
Description:
The Maroon Bellied Conure is a smaller bird with an approximate length of 9 - 10 inches.
The plumage is primarily green, with a maroon patch on the belly, a yellow-green barred ("scaly") breast and front and sides of neck, brownish ear patch, black beak, and maroon under the tail. The primary feathers are blue and green and dark on the tips.
The Maroon Bellied Conure is often mistaken for the Green Cheek Conure and the Crimson Bellied Conure. They are very similar in disposition and looks. There are some visual differences. The Maroon Bellied Conure's tail is a green color on top and lightly maroon colored underneath, while the Green Cheek Conure's tail has a dark maroon color. The belly is somewhat darker than the Green Cheek's. The Crimson Bellied Conure's belly is a bright, rich crimson color.
They reach maturity at 1 to 3 years -- the smaller Conures mature more quickly. In a safe, healthy environment, they can expect to live up to 35 years.
The Green Cheek Conure is more readily available than the Maroon-Bellied Conure.
Personality:
The Maroon-Bellied Conures are intelligent, friendly and active. They adapt easily to human contact and are easily trained. They are bold and independent and yet generally have a very sweet personality and they are growing fast in popularity.
They can learn to talk, although not clearly. They are among the quieter Conures.
Like many parrots, they also like dunking their food into their drinking water -- creating a messy soup requiring the water to be changed frequently.
Many of them enjoy bathing or showering with their owners. Bathing water needs to be provided daily. They have big personalities for small birds, and will entertain you!
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 Maroon-Bellied is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of less than 1/2". A Cockatiel cage is suitable.
Suitable Living:
Maroon Bellies are suitable for Apartment Living! They are quiet babies!
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