The breeding season for Aratinga Conures starts in April and goes on through the end of May; and they reproduce once per year. The male’s mating call alerts the female that he is ready to mate. These parrots are monogamous.
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Get the Free TrainingIn their natural habitat, Aratinga species have various nesting habits, most will nest in tree cavities, with the following exceptions:
- the St. Thomas conure prefers termite nests
- the Aztec Conure will build her nest in rock crevices
- the Jamaican Conures or Olive-Throated Parakeets build their nests in termite holes.
The average clutch size consists of 3 – 5 eggs which are incubated for 26 – 27 days.
The young fledge about 50 days later.
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