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SPECIES
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Genus: Deroptyus
Species: D. accipitrinus
Subspecies: D. a. accipitrinus (buff crown); D. a. fuscifrons (Brazilian, rarer)
Native continent: South America
Probable lifespan: 30 to 40 years
Personality: Some liken its personality to that of a caique – playful, intelligent and active. Hawk heads like to hang upside down and rock back and forth. Housing: 24 by 24 by 32-inch cage minimum is recommended. They also need plenty of toys.
Behavior issues: Can be noisy, aggressive and nervous. Because of their aggressiveness, they are recommended for experienced pet bird owners.
Medical issues: No specific health concerns
Unusual characteristics: Hawk heads have a unique, rounded crest at the back of the head, which encompasses the head’s circumference when raised (unlike a cockatoo’s crest, in which the crest is toward the center of the head). The crest rises when the bird is alarmed or excited.
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