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Common Names: Linnies, barred parakeets
Native to Central and Northern South America
Life Span 10-15 years
Size: 6-7" in length
Markings: Unusual; including black polka dots on their flanks and stripes on the heads and back.
Housing Requirements: a large cage (minimum 18-24" length) with a network of branches or flexible cloth perches that they can run on throughout the cage. Pedicure perches to keep toenails trimmed as they tend to grow rapidly.
Sound: quiet by comparison to similarly-sized birds. These birds make wonderful apartment or condominium companions as they will not disturb the neighbors. |