CANA

( Madagascar )

( Grey-headed )

They are the smallest lovebirds and the only ones that are not in continental Africa, because they live in the island of Madagascar. They show sexual dimorphism, having the cock a grey head and the hen a green one.

It`s weight varies from 24 to 25g and its size is around 13-14cm.

They are very sensitive birds to cold temperatures, that is the reason why it is not advisable to keep them outdoors under 10ºC 

The breeding does not present any further complication and the egg-laying is around 5-7 eggs. The incubation period lasts 21 days. The hens transport the material needed for the construction of the nest under the rump feathers, using it to cover the floor of the nest. Sometimes they prefer to dig in the bottom of the nest instead of carrying material to build it.

The chicks stay in the nest around 7 weeks and they have a yellowish beak with a black base. The final colour appears when they are around 5 months old.

The only mutation known is the pied one.

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