Our Breeds/ Caiques
Our Breeds/ Caiques

Black Headed Caique

About Black Headed Caique

Black Headed Caiques (Pionites melanocephalus) are playful, energetic and hardy birds and can mimic sounds that are heard in their surroundings. These small sized high energy cheerful parrots are highly social and extremely vocal birds with a lot of acrobatic skills.

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Habitat

North of river Amazon, South America

Primary Diet

Seeds, berries, fruits and insects

Life span - wild

25 to 27 years

Life span - captivity

40 years

Conservation status

Least concern

Pet potential

Images

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