Painted Conure
Scientific Information:
The Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta) - is native to northern South America (north of the Amazon River); specifically the Guianas, and most regions of the Amazon Basin - except the northwest Basin in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. They also occur in locales of Panama in Central America.Outside the breeding season, groups of 5 to 12 birds or more birds may congregate in favored feeding areas. Bonded pairs tend to stay close. They regularly visit water places to drink and bathe as well as feed on mineral-rich soil of clay-banks and barreiros in rain forest.This species prefers dense and tall trees and tends to move around a lot.
Description:
The Painted Conure averages 8.5 to 9.6 inches in length, including its long tail. It has a mostly green plumage. The feathers on the chest are dark with broad whitish-grey tips, resulting in a distinctly scaled effect. The crown and nape (lower back of the neck) are dark brown, strongly suffused with blue on the fore-crown. The lores (the regions between the eyes and bill on the side of a bird's head) and upper cheeks are reddish-brown. The feathers covering the ears are buff-white. They have a reddish-brown patch on the center of the abdomen and a brownish-red patch extending from the lower back to the upper tail-feathers. The primary wing feathers and outer webs of primaries (longest wing feathers) are blue. The tail above is brownish-red turning green towards base. The beak is brownish-grey, the irises generally brown and the legs are greyish. Both males and females look alike, and they reach maturity when they are about two years old. In captivity these Conures are very hard to breed, and pairs may be bonded for years before they produce a clutch. As hard as the Painted Conure is to breed, it is sought after by bird enthusiasts for it's beauty, charm and good nature.
Personality:
This small parrot is quieter than other conures and well-socialized Painted Conures can be very sweet-natured. It is rarely seen in captivity and is very much in demand not only because of their endearing disposition but also because of their beautiful coloring.
Painted Conures have lots of energy and love to play. A roomy cage to accommodate lots of toys and natural branches should be provided to this active conure. Neglected or bored Painted Conures are inclined to feather plucking .
These are active conures that are not too noisy, unless they get alarmed or excited. They enjoy bathing and chewing fresh branches.
Do They Make Good Pets?:
Like all Conures, the Painted will make a great pet. They are in the same family as Green Cheeks, and are just as quiet. They are playful and sweet.
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 Painted is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of less than 1/2". A Cockatiel cage is suitable. .
The Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta) - is native to northern South America (north of the Amazon River); specifically the Guianas, and most regions of the Amazon Basin - except the northwest Basin in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. They also occur in locales of Panama in Central America.Outside the breeding season, groups of 5 to 12 birds or more birds may congregate in favored feeding areas. Bonded pairs tend to stay close. They regularly visit water places to drink and bathe as well as feed on mineral-rich soil of clay-banks and barreiros in rain forest.This species prefers dense and tall trees and tends to move around a lot.
Description:
The Painted Conure averages 8.5 to 9.6 inches in length, including its long tail. It has a mostly green plumage. The feathers on the chest are dark with broad whitish-grey tips, resulting in a distinctly scaled effect. The crown and nape (lower back of the neck) are dark brown, strongly suffused with blue on the fore-crown. The lores (the regions between the eyes and bill on the side of a bird's head) and upper cheeks are reddish-brown. The feathers covering the ears are buff-white. They have a reddish-brown patch on the center of the abdomen and a brownish-red patch extending from the lower back to the upper tail-feathers. The primary wing feathers and outer webs of primaries (longest wing feathers) are blue. The tail above is brownish-red turning green towards base. The beak is brownish-grey, the irises generally brown and the legs are greyish. Both males and females look alike, and they reach maturity when they are about two years old. In captivity these Conures are very hard to breed, and pairs may be bonded for years before they produce a clutch. As hard as the Painted Conure is to breed, it is sought after by bird enthusiasts for it's beauty, charm and good nature.
Personality:
This small parrot is quieter than other conures and well-socialized Painted Conures can be very sweet-natured. It is rarely seen in captivity and is very much in demand not only because of their endearing disposition but also because of their beautiful coloring.
Painted Conures have lots of energy and love to play. A roomy cage to accommodate lots of toys and natural branches should be provided to this active conure. Neglected or bored Painted Conures are inclined to feather plucking .
These are active conures that are not too noisy, unless they get alarmed or excited. They enjoy bathing and chewing fresh branches.
Do They Make Good Pets?:
Like all Conures, the Painted will make a great pet. They are in the same family as Green Cheeks, and are just as quiet. They are playful and sweet.
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 Painted is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of less than 1/2". A Cockatiel cage is suitable. .
