Dusky Pionus

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Medium-sized, stocky brown parrots called Dusky Pionus Online. Their hue is mostly dull and black, with streaky whitish areas on the sides of the neck and throat. In addition to having the characteristic brilliant red under-tail coverts seen in all Pionus parrots, they also feature red tail feathers with a blue band on the underside.

The hue vinacoues barres the breast. Blue wing coverts beneath blue primary and secondary flight feathers and tail feathers. The upper beak has a black center stripe and is colored like horn. Grey-black in the lower beak.

There are several Dusky Pionus parrots in the Amazon Basin as well as in Venezuela and Guineas in Northern South America. Found mostly at elevations of up to 4,000 feet in lowland humid and rain forest ecosystems. Also occasionally observed in clearings with trees and secondary growth close to settlements. When not breeding, they are typically social and frequently observed in big groups, especially when roosting. They forage in the forest canopy and build their nests in tree cavities.

10.5 to 11 inches in length. It weighs between 200 and 230 grams. Compared to adults, children typically have less noticeable patches on their cheeks and may have some redness on their foreheads. Both juveniles and adults have dark brown eyes.

Dusky Pionus has an estimated lifespan of 35–45 years or longer. The length of time they live in captivity is unknown. Age at breeding is between three to five years.

Individuality 

Despite being excellent pets, dusky pinus are usually not particularly well-liked because of their somewhat dull coloring. Usually, they have poor speech quality. Though they might be bashful at times, they are curious and intelligent birds. Mature birds, particularly males, have a tendency to form strong bonds with individuals and willfully defend them against others, including members of their own family. Although they are rather abundant in captivity, it is uncommon to find captive-bred birds. Due to their natural activity, they could gain weight if kept in a small space.

Breeding

Breeding Dusky Pionus Online in captivity is a relatively challenging task. Dusky Pionus are primarily spring-breeding birds in North America, with a short breeding season that usually lasts from February or March to June or July. Usually, a clutch contains three to four eggs. For cage construction, 1″ X ½” welded wire, or one inch by one inch by 14 gauge welded wire, is a viable option. Four feet wide by four feet tall by six to eight feet long, hanging four feet above the floor or ground, is a recommended size.

hostility

Sometimes, male duskys will act aggressively toward their partners. In order to aid the female in escaping in the event that the male turns hostile, it may be necessary to clip the male’s wings before the breeding season. When in breeding condition, males can be extremely hostile toward keepers. They frequently come up to the keeper with their tails flapping in an aggressive manner.

During breeding season, duskys make a moderate amount of noise. It’s important to take neighbor noise and proximity into account when breeding Pionus parrots.

Common illnesses and conditions

The following conditions can affect imported birds: avian pox (primary disease), proventricular dilatation disease, aspergillosis, vitamin A insufficiency, pneumonia, mate aggression, bacterial and fungal infections, toxicity from metal consumption, and toe necrosis.