Aratinga leucophthalmus

White-eyed conure, orWhite-eyedparakeet, orGreen conure(Aratinga leucophthalmus)

Phylumchordata
Class — aves
Order — psittaciformes
Family — psittacidae

Genus – aratinga

Appearance

The White-eyed parakeet measures 30–34 cm (12–13 in) in length and 37–40 cm (15–16 in) in wingspan, with a body mass of 100–218 g (3.5–7.7 oz).It is an overall green bird with red on the shoulders and some random flecks of red on the head and neck. The underwing primary coverts are red tipped yellow. A prominent white eye ring gives this species its name. In addition to the nominate, there are two very similar subspecies, callogenys and nicefori, although the validity of the latter, based on a single specimen, is questionable. Juveniles have little or no red and yellow in their plumage.

Habitat

White-eyed parakeets are found over much of northern South America, including Trinidad in the Caribbean, from eastern Venezuela, Colombia and the Guianas in the north across Brazil to northern Argentina and Uruguay in forests, woodland, savanna and mangroves.

Behavior

They are playful, lively, and vocal, and some people have succeeded in training White-eyed conures to talk. However, in their natural world, they would normally expend a great deal of energy socializing with the flock and flying some distances to forage for food.

Diet

In the wild, this bird feasts on seeds, nuts, fruits, and berries.

Reproduction

They will usually start to go to nest in March or April, sometimes breeding throughout the year and having four to six clutches. The clutch size is usually four eggs. Chicks will sometimes start to talk by the time they are weaned and generally will talk by six months of age.

In captivity

In captivity they can live for nearly 28 years.

A single bird needs a cage of ample size, at least 24 inches by 24 inches in footprint, and at least 36 inches high. Equip the cage with sturdy perches and toys. Outside the cage, make sure there is some kind of playpen where the bird can explore and exercise while flying about the house. In the wild, these birds fly long distances while foraging with other birds, so they need space and opportunity to fulfill this instinct when kept as pets.

Those who own White-eyed conures must make sure to provide them with a safe "bird-proof" out-of-cage area in which they can play and stretch their wings each day. More time is always better, but as a general rule, a White-eyed conure needs a minimum of 3 to 4 hours of supervised out-of-cage playtime per day.

Like all parrots, White-eyed conures do best on a diet consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables supplemented with a high-quality commercial pelleted diet. You can give them an unlimited amount of pellet food; they will only eat what they need. As for fresh fruits and veggies, offer about a 1/8 to 1/4 cup in the morning and at night.

You can offer a small amount of seed for treats, but make sure that your White-eyed conure doesn't get too many seeds in its diet. These birds have a reputation for favoring fattening seeds such as sunflower and safflower, which may turn to the refusal of all other foods. Pay close attention to your conure's diet to ensure a healthy and happy pet.

Offering a regular supply of branches with flowers and buds will provide extra nutrition and satisfy the bird's urge to chew and gnaw.

As with many pet birds, keep chocolate and avocado away from your White-eyed conure; these substances are toxic to them.

 

 

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