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| Black-headed Caique Pionites melanocephala Length: 9 inches Weight: 130-150 grams Life Span: 20 years+ Country of origin: Brazil, Equador, Peru, Bolivia Natural habitat: Forests and savannas in tropical lowlands The Caique is intelligent, curious and energetic. They are very mischievous and need to be provided with lots of appropriate toys. Caiques are acrobatic clowns who enjoy hanging by one foot, tumbling and rolling. Providing a well equipped playpen will help to focus some of the energy in these birds. Talking ability is poor, noise level is moderate to loud, age at maturity 2-3 years. Cage requirements: 24" x 24" with bar spacing 5/8" to 3/4" |
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| Casey is a black headed Caique |