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SPECIES
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Common species kept are blue-headed, Maximilian’s, white-capped and bronze-winged Pionus.
Genus: Pionus
Species: P. fuscus (dusky); P. chalcopterus (bronze wing); P. senilis [reference: Juniper and Parr] or P. seniloides [reference: Forshaw] (white crown or white cap); P. tumultuosus (plum crown); P. maximiliani (Maximilian’s); P. sordidus (coral bill); P. menstruus (blue head)
Native continent: South America
Probable life span: 30 to 35 years
Personality: Tend to be more on the quieter side, but produce both soft and loud sounds. Can be fiercely loyal. Needs time to adapt to new environments. Can speak and mimic sounds around them.
Behavior issues: Not known for extreme behavioral issues. Can be affected briefly by hormones, but hormonal behavior quickly passes.
Medical issues: Known for sometimes having a weight problem. Make sure they are on a healthy diet, plenty of exercise and regular vet checks.
Unusual characteristics: Makes a strange wheezing sound when stressed or sometimes when feel good. Also can make a purring sound when getting a head scratch. Gives off a musky odor, which is normal.
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