::: ALCON :::

A species that unites all the qualities desired by a breeder: they have sharp, pretty colors, and are easily domesticated. They are resistant and have a very melodious song.

Characteristics: They reach nearly 15 cm. The head, neck, back, sides and upper tail feathers are grayish green. The throat is bright red, becoming orange in the chest region.

Habitat: They live in forests, in small groups or pairs during the reproductive period.

Captivity: They are best maintained in wide aviaries that have many bushes where they can find insects to eat, hide and nest in the most leafy vegetation.

Reproduction: They lay 03 - 05 eggs that are incubated alternately by the male and female, for a period of 12 days. The young leave the nest at 03 weeks of age.

Feed:
alcon Club Pássaros Exóticos (alcon Club Exotic Birds), alcon Club Farinhada – Pássaros Frugívoros e Insetívoros (alcon Club Fruit and Insect Food), alcon Club Papa para Filhotes - Pássaros.