Mitred Conure
Scientific Information:
Mitred Conures (Aratinga mitrata) - also known as Red-headed Conures, or Mitred Parakeets - are the second largest of the Conures. Mitreds are native to the Andes from north-central Peru, south through Bolivia, to north-western Argentina. Introduced populations exist in California, Florida and Hawaii.
Description:
The Mitred Conure is a relatively long-tailed species with a total length of 13 to 15 inches (34 to 38 cm).
They are amongst the most beautiful conures. Adults are mainly green with varying amounts of red to the face and thighs. They have relatively conspicuous bare white eye-rings and heavy, pale bone-colored bills.
Unlike its relatives, the Red Masked, White Eye, and Cuban conures - adult mitred conures at most show one or two red feathers at the bend of the wing.
Immature birds show little or no red to the plumage. Mitred Conures can take up to ten years to develop their full red-headed coloration, hence the drastic difference between individuals. Even with adult, fully-colored birds, there is a great variance in the amount of red they end up with.
Personality / Mitreds as Pets:
The Mitred Conures are popular pets as people enjoy their clowny and inquisitive disposition, in addition to appreciating their excellent talking ability.
However, they can be nippy at times (as is the case with most conures) and they tend to be noisy, also a trait shared with the other conure species. These personality traits make them unsuitable for inexperienced owners who are looking for an easy pet.
Diet and Caging:
A Commercial Parrot blend diet, with Pellets, seed, nuts and dried fruit is best supplemented everyday with FRESH Fruit and Veggies. All parrots enjoy a warm mash breakfast composed of beans, oatmeal, pasta and yams. MINIMUM cage size is 20 X 20 X 24 for this large Conure. Bar spacing can be up to 3/4", but not more.
Mitred Conures (Aratinga mitrata) - also known as Red-headed Conures, or Mitred Parakeets - are the second largest of the Conures. Mitreds are native to the Andes from north-central Peru, south through Bolivia, to north-western Argentina. Introduced populations exist in California, Florida and Hawaii.
Description:
The Mitred Conure is a relatively long-tailed species with a total length of 13 to 15 inches (34 to 38 cm).
They are amongst the most beautiful conures. Adults are mainly green with varying amounts of red to the face and thighs. They have relatively conspicuous bare white eye-rings and heavy, pale bone-colored bills.
Unlike its relatives, the Red Masked, White Eye, and Cuban conures - adult mitred conures at most show one or two red feathers at the bend of the wing.
Immature birds show little or no red to the plumage. Mitred Conures can take up to ten years to develop their full red-headed coloration, hence the drastic difference between individuals. Even with adult, fully-colored birds, there is a great variance in the amount of red they end up with.
Personality / Mitreds as Pets:
The Mitred Conures are popular pets as people enjoy their clowny and inquisitive disposition, in addition to appreciating their excellent talking ability.
However, they can be nippy at times (as is the case with most conures) and they tend to be noisy, also a trait shared with the other conure species. These personality traits make them unsuitable for inexperienced owners who are looking for an easy pet.
Diet and Caging:
A Commercial Parrot blend diet, with Pellets, seed, nuts and dried fruit is best supplemented everyday with FRESH Fruit and Veggies. All parrots enjoy a warm mash breakfast composed of beans, oatmeal, pasta and yams. MINIMUM cage size is 20 X 20 X 24 for this large Conure. Bar spacing can be up to 3/4", but not more.
