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Hawk-heads stand alone in
the world of parrots. This genus is unique in both appearance and personality. The
hawk-headed parrot possesses a wonderful ability to raise the feathers on it's head in a
fan formation. These feathers are a rich shade of red tipped in cobalt blue. The
displayed hawk-headed fan resembles the beautiful headdress of an Indian warrior.
Hawk-headed babies are adorable and sweet. However, once they reach maturity,
hawk-heads can become nervous and unpredictable. Due to their aggressive nature, great
thought and care needs to be taken prior to purchasing this species.
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General
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Size: |
13.75 in. (35 cm.) |
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Weight
Range: |
195-235
grams |
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Life Expectancy: |
40 years |
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Talking Ability: |
Good |
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Noise Level: |
Medium
noisy |
Minimum Cage Size:
Bar
Spacing: |
24"x24"x30"
3/4" to 1" |
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Natural Diet: |
Fruits,
berries, seeds. flowers, nuts, buds, and vegetable matter. |
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Captive Diet: |
Fresh
fruits, veggies, pellets, seeds, nuts, legumes, pasta and
grains. |
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Special Dietary Needs: |
Hawk-heads
require a diet rich in vitamin A. Dark
greens such as collards and kale as well as deep yellow to
orange fruits and veggies including cantaloupe, peaches and
sweet potatoes are foods that are rich in vitamin A. |
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Characteristics: |
Enchanting,
active, mischievous, high strung and excitable. |
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