Peach Front Conure
Scientific Information:
Peach Fronted Conures (Aratinga Aurea) are native to Brazil, south of the amazon and eastward to Rio Madeira, eastern Bolivia, Mato Grosso, and San Paulo.
Description:
The Peach-fronted conures average 10 inches (25 cm) in length and weigh around 3.7 ozs. (105 g). They have a greyish-green back with a lighter green color on the breast. The forehead and part of the crown are bright orange. The rest of the crown is blue-green. There are black tips on the wings and blue tips on the tail. The beak is black.
Personality / Pet Potential:
Peach Front Conures are popular pets that love to play and climb. Natural branches and lots of toys are recommended. Peach Front Conures can be, like all Conures, love to chew and play. Like most Conures, they are wonderful sentinel (watch) birds alerting you to anything they feel should not be there. Peach Fronts love to bathe. Some like their water dishes, others learn to love spray baths.
These small birds become quite partial to their owners, may be taught a small amount of speech and can make wonderful pets.
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 Peach-Front is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of 1/2".
Suitable Living:
Peach Front Conures are suitable for Apartment living! They are a quiet bird, capable of talking and have a low pitch.
Peach Fronted Conures (Aratinga Aurea) are native to Brazil, south of the amazon and eastward to Rio Madeira, eastern Bolivia, Mato Grosso, and San Paulo.
Description:
The Peach-fronted conures average 10 inches (25 cm) in length and weigh around 3.7 ozs. (105 g). They have a greyish-green back with a lighter green color on the breast. The forehead and part of the crown are bright orange. The rest of the crown is blue-green. There are black tips on the wings and blue tips on the tail. The beak is black.
Personality / Pet Potential:
Peach Front Conures are popular pets that love to play and climb. Natural branches and lots of toys are recommended. Peach Front Conures can be, like all Conures, love to chew and play. Like most Conures, they are wonderful sentinel (watch) birds alerting you to anything they feel should not be there. Peach Fronts love to bathe. Some like their water dishes, others learn to love spray baths.
These small birds become quite partial to their owners, may be taught a small amount of speech and can make wonderful pets.
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 Peach-Front is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of 1/2".
Suitable Living:
Peach Front Conures are suitable for Apartment living! They are a quiet bird, capable of talking and have a low pitch.
