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Commonly kept: black-headed caique, white-bellied caique
Genus: Pionites
Species: P. melanocephala (black head); P. leucogaster (white belly)
Subspecies: P. m. melanocephala; P. m. pallida (Berlepsch)
Native continent: South America
Probable life span: 25 to 40 years
Personality: Known to bird enthusiasts as "the clown," they are full of energy, affectionate and friendly, known to be good with children, and love to take baths. Because they are not good flyers, they mostly hop to wherever they want to go.
Housing: A 24- by 24- by 32- inch cage, large enough for the bird to hang upside-down, and stocked with plenty of perches and toys.
Behavior issues: Although they do not need constant interaction, they like attention and may scream for it at times.
Medical issues: No major health issues affect caiques in general. They are typically good eaters that require lots of healthy food (pellets, fresh fruits and vegetables, cooked grains, etc.) to maintain their high energy level.
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