This scaly effect is also apparent in the feathers on cheeks and hindneck that are basally green with light bluish-green and purplish-blue at subterminal band | |
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The white-crowned parrot has a fast wingbeat and climbs onto branches whilst feeding | Physical [ ] Physical enrichment involves cage furniture, toys, and external home environment |
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Some of the similar species includes the Pyrillia haematotis ; it has a brown head and white lores, but no white crown, nor red undertail coverts | The white-crowned parrot feeds in social flocks of 30-50 birds, which may wander outside the breeding range once nesting has finished |
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It is recommended that 12 hours of quiet and dark should be provided for sleep | Auditory enrichment includes music and nature sound, and birds tend to enjoy higher pitched, and fast paced music |
The parrot should feel confident, playful, and adaptable rather than fearful of interactions.
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