Blue-Crowned Parakeet Thectocercus acuticaudatus
Blue-crowned parakeets are extremely sociable and may live in flocks of up to 100 individuals.
These birds are very adaptable. When food is scarce, they can adjust their diet more easily than similar bird species.
ORIGIN:
Central South America
HABITAT:
Forests and grasslands
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Up to 7 oz
Length: 11-12 in
DIET:
Fruits, seeds and nuts
PREDATORS:
Rats, birds of prey and snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Puff out feathers to appear larger
REPRODUCTION:
Lay 2-3 eggs at one time
THREATS:
Habitat loss, collection for the pet trade and rats
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 30 yrs in human care
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