After talking to several local bird experts (well, a vet and someone that does a little training, but she lives rather far) it was recommended that I take a closer look at Pionus, particularly the White Cap. The White crowned / white capped Pionus parrot is one of the smaller members of the popular Pionus parrot species. Don't like them 100%. With a kind-hearted nature and a playful mind, these birds are an excellent choice for beginners and experienced owners alike. The White Capped Pionus is the smallest of all the Pionus Parrots. Although they are smaller than other pionus parrots, these lovely birds are no less robust and hardy than their relatives. Personality: Contributing author: CTE Partridge. Weaning Weight: Not recorded. White capped Pionus: I know it's the smallest Pionus and that's good, but again I'm not 100% convinced by it's look and colors. Scientific Classification Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Psittaciformes Superfamily Psittacoidea Family Psittacidae Subfamily Arinae Tribe Androglossini Genus Pionus Scientific Name Pionus senilis Quick Information Also known as White-crowned parrot Size 24 cm (9.5 inch) Weight … White-Capped Pionus parrots are readily available in the pet market and tend to be less expensive. White-crowned pionus are very active and should be provided the largest cage that space and budget allows. It's probably about 4.5 ft tall with the playtop and everything. Cage & Cage Cover Cage Paper or Appropriate Litter Food & Water Dishes Grooming Spray/Bird Bath Book about Pionus • Appropriate size cage. The bird must be able to flap it's wings without hitting the sides of the cage. Many pionus can spend a good deal of their time on a play top or parrot perch. A flight cage is recommended. I've always liked them and thought they might fit our lifestyle but somehow passed them over. They are a delight to own! The bird must be able to flap it's wings without hitting the sides of the cage. Jake and I really want to make sure we add the right bird to the family. White-Capped Pionus parrots are readily available in the pet market and tend to be less expensive. They are very curious and active birds that require a large amount of space compared to other birds their size. Blue Headed Pionus: maybe my favored, I love their colors. Incubation Time: 26-28 days. Choose a White-Capped Pionus if funds are limited. Durable cage construction is not as critical as it is for macaws and cockatoos, but locks or escape proof latches may be necessary on cages. At maturity, adults reach lengths of between 9 and 10 inches when measured from head to tail. Clutch Size: 4. That's the actual interior dimensions. Minimum Cage Size: 24"L x 24"W x 30"H - A roomy cage is recommended unless your Pionus is to be let out for a minimum of 3-4 hours each day. Nest Box Size: Vertical box 10" x 10" x 20" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 50.8cm). Bars of cage should be no more than 1/2 inch apart. They are calm and fun loving parrots and make wonderful pets. Many pionus can spend a good deal of their time on a play top or parrot perch. On the other hand it's the biggest one of the list, and so maybe the less manageable in apartment. But King's cages are great. Pionus parrots are not known to be cuddly … That's about My Ecclectus has 1" bar spacing. And that is a great deal. White Capped Pionus General Info. They’re slightly smaller than other Pionus parrots and cost about $200 to $400. Jake and I really want to make sure we add the right bird to the family. The white-capped pionus is a mid-sized parrot native to Mexico, Central and South America. I've always liked them and thought they might fit our lifestyle but somehow passed them over. They’re slightly smaller than other Pionus parrots and cost about $200 to $400. Pionus parrots are regarded as excellent pets, although some species are very rare in captivity. Fledging Age: 9-10 weeks. A single White-capped Pionus needs a powder-coated metal cage of a minimum size of around 36”w x 24”d x 36”h with no more than ¾” bar spacing. I would love to get my pepper a bigger cage at some point but the one he/she has is big enough for now.