Black-headed Caïque

Species: Black-headed caiquet, Pionites melanocephala 

Family (group): Psittacidae 

Nationality: French Guiana, southern Venezuela, South-western Colombia, Ecuador and Peru 

Standards: 
Size: 23 cm 
Longevity: 30 years 

Standard color: green body, black head and white belly, yellow neck and legs, black beak. 
Variation for the White-bellied Parrot, yellow head, peach neck and white beak. 

Personality: They are tricky and very playful. They are also noisy. 

Known health problem: None 

Note: When they are afraid they can lie on your back and move the claws as a sign of defense. However, if they have the ability to fly, it will be their first choice of defense. 

Reproduction: lays 2-4 eggs. Incubation period of 23 days.