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PARROTS
Talkative
and intelligent, the Parrots belong to the Psittacidae
Family, together with Macaws, Agapornis, Cockatoos, African
Grey, Cockatiels, Roselas, Ring-Necks, Red- Rumped, among
others 344 species spread for the world. Brazil is the country
that has more Psitacids in the world, with 72 catalogued
species, being called in the old navigation’s letters
“Terra Papagalis" (Parrots Land).
Between many others Parrots in the world, we have the Blue-fronted
Amazon (Amazon aestiva), the Red-chest Parrot (Amazon
vinacea) and the Parrot-of-face-purple (Amazon
brasiliensis). They can be taught to ask for things,
to sing music and to say entire phrases. It is considered
that the Parrots have the intelligence of a 4 years old
child, therefore need attention, toys and distractions,
to prevent neurological problems, like stress, plucking
feathers, the extreme aggressiveness or shouts.
In the genus Amazon we can find 28 species. The Amazon aestiva
aestiva meets distributed from Piauí to Rio Grande
do Sul (in Brazil) being also found in the Mato Grosso.
Already the Amazon aestiva xantopteryx is found in Paraguay,
Bolivia, Mato Grosso and also in Argentina. The main difference
between them is that the A. aestiva xantopteryx presents
more yellow areas in the wing and minor amount of red. In
general way these Parrots possess the predominance of the
green in the body, varying the coloration of the head, what
it also serves as a "fingerprint" to these birds.
The weight varies around 0, 500 kg and its size is of 37
cm in average. They can live more than 50 years and during
this period they will go to need a mate or a company.
For being noise and talkative birds, it is necessary to
study the environment where they will be placed, in order
to prevent annoyances with the neighbors.
Reproduction:
The difference between males and females is not
possible with external visualization, being recommended
a genetic examination for the determination of the sex.
They reach sexual maturity after 4 years old and the mating
period occurs between October and February. Female lays
3 to 4 eggs in average and the hatching lasts 28 days. The
female will pass most of the time in the nest and the male
will feed it. After the birth, the chicks will remain in
the nest more 9 weeks approximately.
Maintenance:
In a wrong way, many Parrots are kept in small
birdcage or even chained what it’s nothing good for
its health. They need space to move, to strain the wings
and to fly, even if small distance. The birdcage must have
space for a container with water to the appreciated baths.
Toys of the most varied types are good to entertain themselves,
water and balanced food they shouldn’t lack. The aviary
for a couple needs, at the very least, 2 m of width, 1 meter
of height and 1 meter of size. It must be installed in a
calm place, where they can take sun in the morning and not
to receive strong air currents. Moisture, noise and hot
places should be avoided. The wooden box nest with format
in “L” is used and must be installed in a sheltered
place of rain.
Feed:
Alcon Club Psita Sticks, Alcon Club Psita Bits, Alcon Club Farinhada com Ovo para Psitacídeos, Alcon Club Papa para Filhotes - Psitacídeos.
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