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Red-masked ConureCherry-headed Conure ~ Red-headed Conure Family: Psittacidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I love my Red-Masked Conure. He came to me by a dear friend. I have not been not gotten to get as close to him as I would like, but he has already stolen my heart. ... (more) Connie Sue Carlisle 2008-07-16
Affectionate and comical, a hand raised Red-masked Conure or Cherry-headed Conure has no fear of people and will quickly become 'one of the bunch' making it a wonderful pet!Besides being very intelligent and loveable, the Red-masked Conure or Cherry-headed Conure is a real clown and loves to show off. They are easy to tame and are good talkers. They do however have a grating call and can get quite loud. They also love to play and chew, so be sure to provide them with lots of wooden toys to keep them well occupied.
The Red-masked Conure is the bird most often referred to when describing the Cherry Headed Conure, however it is one of four conures that are sometimes called the Cherry-headed Conure. This group of red-headed conures includes the Wagner's Conure, the Mitred Conure, the Finsch's Conure, and of course the Red-masked Conure. This confusion usually happens because these conures can look very similar when they are juveniles. Though generally beyond six months they can be distinguished, It does takes several years for them to get their full coloration, and then they are much easier to identify. The Red-masked Conure is the smallest and is the most colorful of these four red-headed conures. For more information about the care of Conures see:
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Distribution:
The Red-masked Conure or Cherry-headed Conure is found in
the arid zones of western Ecuador and northwestern parts of Peru. They
inhabit open forests or the forest edge and are sometimes found near towns.
Description:
This conure has a beautiful green plumage that is paler and more
yellowish on the underside. Except for the back half of the cheeks the
whole head is red, completely encircling the eyes and often on the throat
and neck as well. There is also red on the shoulders, underside of the
wings and the thighs. The eye is yellow surrounded by a naked, creamy
white eye ring. The beak is horn colored and the legs are gray.
Young Red-masked Conure's have gray eyes and lack the red
on the head.
Size - Weight:
The Red-masked Conure will reach up to 13 inches (33 cm)
and weigh 5.8 - 6.5 ozs (164 - 184 g).
Care and feeding:
A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended
periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot
perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets,
as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat.
See About Conures: Housing and About Conures: Care and
Feeding for more information.
Social Behaviors:
These birds make a very warm and friendly pet.
Breeding/Reproduction:
The Red-Masked Conure breeds readily in captivity, though
generally in the hotter part of the year. The female will lay between
3 to 4 eggs which will incubate for about 23 to 25 days. The young will
fledge at about 6 weeks and be fully weaned by 11 or 12 weeks. The breeding
box should be about 10" (25 cm) by 11" (28 cm) and 21"
(53 cm) deep, with a 4 1/2" (11 cm) entrance.
Potential Problems:
As with many Aratinga species, Red-masked Conures or Cherry-headed
Conures can be quite noisy.
See About Conures:
Potential Problems for more information.
Availability:
This bird is fairly available. Your best bet is to find one at
a pet store or reputable breeder.
Activities: Loves to climb and play. Provide lots of toys.
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| I love my Red-Masked Conure. He came to me by a dear friend. I have not been not gotten to get as close to him as I would like, but he has already stolen my heart. Connie
2008-07-16 |
| I love my conure!!!! He is so cute and quite strange at times yet very affectionate. After just a few days he was part of our family forgetting even himself he was bird. He imitates soda cans opening; and says hello when the phone rings, I love my conure.:)
2006-12-13 |
| We have a red masked conure. we dont know what sex it is but it is the strangest bird we have ever had, and it does not conform to what we have read about them
2006-08-04 |
| I have a Cherry Head Named TJ, he is 18 years old and is the Apple of my eye. He is Very affectionate...Can't get enough of conures. I also have a White Eyed, she is the same way, a sweetie... can't say enough good things about them. They are so smart, affectionate, definately people birds.
2006-01-22 |
| I just hand fed my first cherry heads. The female was the most lovable, quick to learn tricks and talked at 8 weeks old.
connie kithcart
towanda, pa.
2005-10-26 |
Author: Clarice Brough, CAS
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