凯克鹦鹉
Caique
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Caique refers to two to four species of parrots in the genus Pionites endemic to the Amazon Basin in South America.
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🐾性情
These parrots are found in the edges of forests and secondary-growth forests. They usually forage on at higher levels in the canopy, although they can also be found lower at forest edges. At least two members of the flock act as sentries during feeding time. Their diet consists of flowers, fruit, pulp, and seeds, although in captivity they are known to eat insects. Depending on the species and the location, they can breed from October to May at various times of the year. Caiques are high-nesting cavity birds and roost communally. They exhibit pack-like behavior when defending against threats.
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The two species are best distinguished by the black-headed parrot's black crown; both have white "bellies". Their typical weight is 150–170 grams, with the white-bellied species being the larger and heavier of the two species. They can live up to 40 years, but this is not common in captivity.