White Eye Conure
Scientific Information:
The White Eyed Conure (Aratinga leucophthalma) is native to northern South America - with a range that stretches from eastern Venezuela, Colombia and the Guianas in the north across Brazil to northern Argentina and Uruguay. Their habitats are forests, woodland areas, savannas and mangroves. The breeding season in Argentina stretches from November to December and in northern South America from February to June. They usually nests in tall palms but in urban areas they are at times found nesting under roofs and in other cavities. The average clutch consists of 3 to 4 eggs.
During the breeding season, they are typically seen in pairs or family groups. Outside the breeding season, larger groups of 10 to 20 birds or flocks of 200 birds can be observed.
They are nomadic and conspicuous because of their noisy calls. They are often seen flying and their flight is described as swift and straight with rapid wing-beats.
They occasionally are seen foraging with Blue Crown Conures (Aratinga acuticaudata).
Description
The White Eyed Conure averages 32 cm (12.5ins) in length and has a wing length of ~ 166 - 188 mm (6.5 - 7.5ins).
This Conure is overall green, slightly paler on the breast and abdomen, with red on the shoulders and some random red specks on the head and neck. There are a few scattered red feathers to the bend and edge of wing, as well as outermost lesser under wing-coverts / feathers. The underwing primary wing coverts are red tipped yellow. The underside of the wing and tail feathers are olive-yellow. The irises are brown, the feet are grey, and the bill is horn-colored.
Juveniles have little or no red and yellow in their plumage and have dark irises.
Personality:
The White Eyed Conures are amongst the better talkers of the conure family. Well-socialized White-eyed Conures can be sweet and loving pets. They are rarely destructive and are generally not screamers, often choosing to mimic speech instead. Personality always varies from bird to bird, but they are generally known to be very playful and inquisitive. As is the case with most conure species, they can get loud at times - some more often than others, depending on personality and training.
They have big personalities for such small birds. Owners report that they are smart and interactive, but are also more prone to behavioral problems than say cockatiels or budgies - but this would be the case with any conure. They all require a committed owner who will work with their pets to guide their behavior, while cockatiels and budgies are "beginner birds."
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 White-eyed is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of 1/2".
The White Eyed Conure (Aratinga leucophthalma) is native to northern South America - with a range that stretches from eastern Venezuela, Colombia and the Guianas in the north across Brazil to northern Argentina and Uruguay. Their habitats are forests, woodland areas, savannas and mangroves. The breeding season in Argentina stretches from November to December and in northern South America from February to June. They usually nests in tall palms but in urban areas they are at times found nesting under roofs and in other cavities. The average clutch consists of 3 to 4 eggs.
During the breeding season, they are typically seen in pairs or family groups. Outside the breeding season, larger groups of 10 to 20 birds or flocks of 200 birds can be observed.
They are nomadic and conspicuous because of their noisy calls. They are often seen flying and their flight is described as swift and straight with rapid wing-beats.
They occasionally are seen foraging with Blue Crown Conures (Aratinga acuticaudata).
Description
The White Eyed Conure averages 32 cm (12.5ins) in length and has a wing length of ~ 166 - 188 mm (6.5 - 7.5ins).
This Conure is overall green, slightly paler on the breast and abdomen, with red on the shoulders and some random red specks on the head and neck. There are a few scattered red feathers to the bend and edge of wing, as well as outermost lesser under wing-coverts / feathers. The underwing primary wing coverts are red tipped yellow. The underside of the wing and tail feathers are olive-yellow. The irises are brown, the feet are grey, and the bill is horn-colored.
Juveniles have little or no red and yellow in their plumage and have dark irises.
Personality:
The White Eyed Conures are amongst the better talkers of the conure family. Well-socialized White-eyed Conures can be sweet and loving pets. They are rarely destructive and are generally not screamers, often choosing to mimic speech instead. Personality always varies from bird to bird, but they are generally known to be very playful and inquisitive. As is the case with most conure species, they can get loud at times - some more often than others, depending on personality and training.
They have big personalities for such small birds. Owners report that they are smart and interactive, but are also more prone to behavioral problems than say cockatiels or budgies - but this would be the case with any conure. They all require a committed owner who will work with their pets to guide their behavior, while cockatiels and budgies are "beginner birds."
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 White-eyed is 18 X 18 X 20. Bar spacing of 1/2".
