Common Name: Conure - Black Capped~ Scientific Name:Phrrhura rupicola rupicola~ Origin or Range: Peru~ Relative Size: Smaller than average~ Compatibility: Relatively Non-Agressive~ Category: Parrots True to their name, they have black-brown foreheads, crowns, napes and head-backs, although they are predominantly green in color. Often, the nape and head-back feathers have pale edges. They also hav
e a dark brown throat and upper breast, although the feathers have such broad pale edges that the upper part of the bird appears whitish and scaled. The abdomens of Black-capped Conures are tinged with various shades of red, as are the wing edges and primary coverts. The primary colors are slightly tinged with blue, and the top of the tail is green with a dark gray underside. The feet and legs of Black-capped Conures are gray, as is the bill. The skin surrounding the periopthalmic ring is white and the iris is brown. Black-capped Conures are native to Peru, although they have also been found in northern Bolivia and northeastern Brazil. First recorded by Tschudi in 1844, they remain quite rare in the United States. There are two subspecies that breeders have considered combining. The Black-capped Conure has gained popularity over the years. In German, this bird is known as Steinsittich. In their cage, they will need a nesting box so they can retire when feeling shy or tired. They will also need lots of sturdy toys and branches to chew on so they can be amused. Because of their extremely good chewing capability, they should be kept in very strong cages. Black-capped Conures generally lay four to seven eggs. Immature birds will have more green on their wing edges and primary coverts than do adults. Feel Free to post pictures and videos of your little baby, and stick around to view some other beloved black capps :)
