Hobbies And Interests
Patagonian Conures
This species of parrot is indigenous to the Patagonia region of south-central Argentina and Chile. This small parrot's plumage is drab on the outer layers, concealing brightly colored feathers underneath. The bird nests in holes in the ground and is sometimes referred to as the "burrowing parrot." Because of this burrowing nature, these parrots tend to be excessive chewers in captivity. They are also a particularly noisy bird, another factor to be taken into account when considering them as a pet.
Chilian Conure
The Chilean Conure is a subspecies of the Austral Conure which makes its home on the southern tip of South America. The Chilean is a smaller bird with a darker plumage of green feathers tinged with blue. These conures can primarily be found in woodlands, nesting in the cavities of trees. They are sociable and peaceful birds, making them excellent pets. They like to play and spend a lot of time with their companions.
Slender-billed Conures
The Slender-billed conure shares a habitat with the Austral conure. The plumage is an olive green with brownish-black feathers on the head and crimson red in the region between the eyes and beak. Like the Austral, the Slender-billed conure is a social bird that likes to play and spend time with its companions. However, it is considered to be noisy bird with a penchant for chewing, a trait it acquired while digging holes into trees during nesting.
Mountain Parakeet
This endangered species is indigenous to the coastal regions and western slopes of the Andes Mountains in central Peru, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. It is a large parrot, due in part to its long, pointed tail. Its wing and back feathers are a bluish-green while the breast is yellow. It is also distinguishable by its bill, horn-colored and thick. Like all parrots, this species likes to chew although it is not a heavy chewer. It is also not a particularly loud parrot but can be moderately noisy.