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Name: Queen of Bavaria Conure (aka: Golden Conure) (Aratinga Guarouba)

Description: General plumage is yellow with green flight feathers. They have a horn-coloured beak with a bluish tinge at the base. The periophthalmic Ring is whitish with a brown Iris. The feet are flesh-coloured. Length is 34 cm (13.5 inches). Immatures plumage is washed green. Adult plumage is usually achieved by 20 months. All Conures are not sexually dimorphic and must be DNA or surgically sexed.**

In The Wild: Can be found in rain forests, especially along water courses. Stays in pairs or small groups outside of breeding season. Prefers treetops and often flies rapidly from one tree to another. Uses bill extensively for climbing in branches. They are sociable and noisy with a call that is shrill and audible from afar. Endangered because of extensive deforestation.

Breeding Information: Breeding often begins in December. A clutch usually consists of 3 to 5 eggs. The incubation period is an average of 23 days with a fledging period of 7 weeks. They are very aggressive during breeding. Eggs measure 37.1 x 29.9 mm (1.46 x 1.18 inches).

Temperament: Sociable, noisy, inquisitive, and playful birds. Minimal bathing and chewing requirement. They are susceptible to cold infections however. They are also inclined to pluck feathers so they need distractions.**

Diet: This should consist of Pellets, a good Seed Mix (Safflower, Oats, some Sunflower--also sprouted--Hemp, Buckwheat, Millet, Canary Grass Seed, and Rowan Berries), with plenty of Fruit (including exotic fruits), Vegetables, and Greens. Eggfood and biscuit for rearing. Diets may vary so you should consult your Avian Veterinarian.

** (Please note that not all birds are the same and may vary somewhat in Temperament and Plumage.

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