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Unique display of fanning head feathers when excited. South American origin. Distinctive appearance and behavior are fascinating.
The red-fan parrot, also known as the hawk-headed parrot, is a New World parrot hailing from the Amazon rainforest. It is the only member of the genus Deroptyus. When agitated or excited, it erects its elongated neck feathers to form a dramatic fan-shaped display of red and blue, reminiscent of a hawk's crest. This unique display behaviour, combined with its vibrant plumage and high intelligence, makes it one of the most distinctive parrots in aviculture.
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Origen
Amazon rainforest, South America
Esperanza de vida
30-40 years
Tamaño
30-35cm
Temperatura
15〜30℃
Humedad
40〜60%
Pellets, fruits, vegetables, nuts
Large cage. Toys essential
Intelligent but moody. Trust is key
Head feather display when excited is spectacular
Needs ample out-of-cage time
Strong bite — bird for experienced keepers
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Hawk-headed Parrot es 15〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 40〜60%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Hawk-headed Parrot es 30-40 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Hawk-headed Parrot típicamente alcanza 30-35cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Hawk-headed Parrot se alimenta de: Pellets, fruits, vegetables, nuts. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Hawk-headed Parrot varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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