South America Origin Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot

Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot Basic Information:

Bronze Wing's beautiful colors increase as they mature. Often described as "muddy," babies lack the striking coloration of the adults. A mature Bronze Winged Pionus Parrot has violet-blue feathers that are etched with dark grey. Its wings are flecked with bronze. They have muted pink feathers on their throats, and they have white chins. 

 

Throughout their plumage, varying shades of green, blue, chestnut, and purple are seen. Like other Pionus species, the underside of their tail is red. In bright natural light, their plumage appears iridescent and will often give the appearance of changing as they move. They have yellowish colored beaks and flesh-colored feet. The Bronze Winged Pionus Parrot is a medium-sized parrot measuring 11.5 inches (29 centimeters). 

 

Females are more predominant in the species. And they are somewhat sexually dimorphic, in that females will tend to get a pinkish color on the skin around the eye (eye-ring) when in the breeding season and hormonal.

Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot Health Information:

The Bronze Winged Pionus Parrot may be susceptible to fungal infections. If males and females are kept together, they should be watched, because male Bronze Winged Pionus Parrot tend to pluck the females. This is usually most evident in the heads of the females.

Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot Breeding:

The Bronze Winged Pionus Parrot is bred regularly in captivity. Breeding season will usually begin in the spring, sometime in April. After breeding the female will lay an average of 4 to 5 eggs. The eggs will incubate for a period of 26 days. Babies will fledge after 2 months. They may take longer to wean in captivity than some of the other Pionus species.

Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot History:

They are native to South America and are found in Venezuela and Columbia. They tend to favor tropical and sub-tropical forests and are also seen in deforested areas as well.

 

Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot Behavior:

The Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot is called a "Living Rainbow" by some aviculturists, and it is perhaps the most beautiful of all the different Pionus species. They also tend to be the shyest of the Pionus family. 

 

The Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot is not as popular in the pet trade as the Blue Head or the Maximillian, but its popularity is growing steadily, and they are becoming increasingly available in the pet market. The Bronze Winged Pionus Parrot is known for its good-natured personality. Though they are not avid chewers like some parrots, they should be given plenty of chew toys. They are much quieter than other parrots, but they may become quite loud from time to time, and some may also learn to screech. Like other Pionus, they may be rather shy, but they will become tame with regular handling. In the wild, the Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot is usually seen in small groups or pairs. They may be noisy when flying. Like other Pionus species, the Bronze Wing will often make a wheezing sound when they are frightened. This may be quite disconcerting to those who have not spent much time with a Pionus.

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Bronze Wing Pionus Parrot more Information:

Alternative Name: Bronze Winged Parrot
Scientific Name: Pionus Chalcopterus Chalcopterus
Common Food: In the wild, they feed on berries, fruits, flowers, and seeds. In captivity, they do well on a varied diet that should include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Origin: South America
Habitat: They tend to favor tropical and sub-tropical forests and are also seen in deforested areas as well.