The Black capped caique
Fast Facts
Called the “dancing parrot” because they like to hop rather than to fly or walk.
Are clownish birds that lie on their backs and hand upside down.
Are clownish birds that lie on their backs and hand upside down.
Black capped caique Native Region & Natural Habitat
Native Region:
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru and Venezuela
Natural Habitat:
Rainforests
Average Size in Grams: 101-200 grams
Cost to Acquire: $500-$999
Interaction Level: Highly Social
Good Pet for a Child? Yes
Cage Size: Medium
Average Lifespan: 21-35 years
Involvement Required: Medium
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Caiques
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Rosellas
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Softbills
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Toucan (toucans & toucanettes of varied sizes)
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Black capped caique Care, Feeding and Behavior
Freshwater/pellets/fresh produce daily, medium-sized cage, paper and softwood toys for chewing and destroying, exposure to radio or television when alone to keep company, a significant amount of time out of cage daily to socialize and be handled, annual veterinary check-ups, regular nail clipping +/- misting, best housed singly.
Black capped caique Personality & Behavior
playful, interactive, clownish, acrobatic
Zupreem Primary Food Recommendation: FruitBlend
If Converting Black capped caique From A Seed Diet To A Pellet Diet, What is the Best Conversion Method?
Tough Love
Health and Common Conditions:
polyoma virus, psittacosis, feather picking
Does Black capped caique Typically Bond to One Person?
Not generally
Do They Bite? Nips
Can You Put More Than One In The Same Cage? No
Best Bird Food and Treats For Black capped caique
Zupreem Natural
Zupreem Sensible Seed
Zupreem Pure Fun
Zupreem Real Rewards
