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Not as common as they once were as pets, nowadays you most likely will see the canary wing, followed by the grey cheek, cobalt wing and orange chin.
Genus: Brotogeris
Species: B. versicolorus chiriri (canary wing); B. pyrrhopterus (grey cheek); B. cyanoptera (cobalt wing); B. jugularis (orange chin)
Native continent: Central and South America
Probable life span: 30 years
Personality: Can be quite the acrobats, very active. Agile climbers, they’ll climb up and down anyone holding them.
Housing: Minimum 18 by 18 inches. Need lots of room because so active.
Behavior issues: No extreme behavior issues.
Medical issues: Vitamin A deficiency is common. Have avian vet test for tuberculosis.
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