Cyanoliseus patagonus
Commonly called the Patagonian conure
Length: about 18 in
Origin: Central Chile, Northern and Central Argentina, possibly Uruguay
Status: endangered in the wild
One of the largest in the conure family, they resemble mini-macaws. These striking birds make excellent pets when handfed, and can learn to talk quite well. They become very attached to their owners.
Feeding requirements: About the same as other Conures, they love plenty of fresh foods and should be kept on a pelleted diet with seed as a treat.
Give them a water bottle in addition to their water dish, as they will generally like to bathe in the dish, leaving nothing left to drink.
Housing requirements: Give them a big enough cage to keep plenty of toys in. A variety of perches for climbing around is a must. Ideally the cage should be 2" x 2" x 3' although bigger is always better. Conure and parrot size toys are essential, make sure there is always at least one 'destructible' toy in there for them to chew up.
Conures love loops to climb through and swing on, bells to ring, and bird tents or snugglers to cuddle up with.
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