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White-eyed Conure

Family: Psittacidae

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"Cosmo"Aratinga leucophthalmusPhoto Courtesy: Cindy

     Here's some comments from Comos' keeper Cindy

"Cosmo is really cute - we can do almost anything with him. He's starting to copy our Ringnecks and has a reasonable vocabulary at this moment. He does tricks and is getting the hang of staying in a place when we put him there. White-Eyed Conures make really good companions and are quick learners! Did I mention Cosmo is very loving AND adorable?!!"

For more information about the care of Conures see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Conure

Scientific Name: Aratinga leucophthalmus

Subspecies:

• White-eyed Conure
  Aratinga leucophthalmus leucophthalmus
• Peruvian/ Ecuadorian White-eyed Conure
  Aratinga leucophthalmus callogenys
• Argentinia White-eyed Conure
  Aratinga leucophthalmus propinquus
• Colombian White-eyed Conure
  Aratinga leucophthalmus nicefori

Distribution:      These birds are native to much of northern South America, except the western seaboard. Ranges from eastern Colombia to the Guianas and southwards as far as Argentina and Uruguay.

Description: Mostly green, with red feathers scattered over the head. Red and yellow plumage can also be seen on the wings, when they are held open. Irises are orange. In young birds the red feathers on the head and under the wings are absent.

Size - Weight:      These birds get up to 13" (32 cm). Cosmo is exactly 32 cm long.

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 sprouts, seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, 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:      In captivity these conures become very tame and will learn to speak. They need attention, patience, and toys.

Activities:  Loves to climb and play. Provide lots of toys.

Breeding/Reproduction:      They breed readily if they have the right size aviary. The hen lays three or four eggs which are incubated for about 26 days. The young fledge (leave the nest) after about 8 weeks. The nest box size should be 12" x 12" x 12".

Potential Problems:      As with most Aratinga species, this type of bird can be noisy at times!      See About Conures: Potential Problems for more information.

Availability:    This bird is generally available at a pet stores or breeders.

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We have a white eyed male named Oshi. He is a crack up, wants to talk and sing, loves music and be bops to songs he likes, and starts croak singing... so funny. He loves to play peek-a-boo and hide under a blanket till you find him, and he laughs like an old man. Hilarious bird buddy... Carol Ann 2010-01-06
I have a white eyed conure for the past 24 years named Tofuti and he plucked all his breast feathers out. He is very loving towards my wife and will bite me when she is near. He may outlive us since we are senior citizens. May the best of us win. Howard 2009-08-27
Beautiful, I think this is one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Avescenter.com Lander Van Nieuwenhuyse 2009-01-14
we have a 6month old white eyed conure named "curly" and he is very sweet. He loves everyone in the family but likes especially to be with his "mom" and "dad". He loves to take baths, loves to take rides on our shoulder and basically loves life. Anonymous 2007-07-23
I have had my white eyed conure, Dragon for 13 years. It is a joy to be his pet. Unfortunately, only myself and one other person can touch him without getting a nip, but we're working on that. I think white eyed conures are the best. He is such a big part of my life and I hope he's around for a very long time. Salina 2006-04-26

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