Caiques
Caiques (pronounced kye-eeks)
are fearless, joyful, playful,
entertaining, and charming. They
love to roll around, tumble, play on
their backs, and hop like bunny
rabbits!
There are two sub-species of
Caique - the Black-Headed Caique
and the White-Bellied Caique.
Both species originate in South
America. The Black-Headed
Caique is slightly smaller at an
approximate size of 9 inches.
are fearless, joyful, playful,
entertaining, and charming. They
love to roll around, tumble, play on
their backs, and hop like bunny
rabbits!
There are two sub-species of
Caique - the Black-Headed Caique
and the White-Bellied Caique.
Both species originate in South
America. The Black-Headed
Caique is slightly smaller at an
approximate size of 9 inches.
Immature White-Bellied Caiques may possess a varied amount of black feathering on their heads.
Additionally, they may have grayish/blackish blotching on their beaks and feet. This is commonly seen with
immature White-Bellied Caiques. By the time they reach maturity at approximately 3 years of age, the black
feathers are usually replaced by bright orange feathers and lighter beaks and feet. Some expert aviculturists
say that the White-Bellies who have heavy black feathering as babies have had darker orange feathering on
their heads as adults.
Additionally, they may have grayish/blackish blotching on their beaks and feet. This is commonly seen with
immature White-Bellied Caiques. By the time they reach maturity at approximately 3 years of age, the black
feathers are usually replaced by bright orange feathers and lighter beaks and feet. Some expert aviculturists
say that the White-Bellies who have heavy black feathering as babies have had darker orange feathering on
their heads as adults.
Caiques are extremely sociable and outgoing and seem
to have an endless energy supply and enthusiastic
personalities. Due to their incredibly lively nature,
Caiques need a constant and ample supply of food to
maintain their high energy levels. Additionally, Caiques
should be supplied with a variety of toys to keep them
busy and entertained. Caiques are highly intelligent and
are capable of learning a variety of tricks.
Caiques need a good size cage, especially because
they are so active. Caiques require at least a 27 inch
wide cage, which will allow for an ample supply of toys to
fit comfortably inside the cage.
to have an endless energy supply and enthusiastic
personalities. Due to their incredibly lively nature,
Caiques need a constant and ample supply of food to
maintain their high energy levels. Additionally, Caiques
should be supplied with a variety of toys to keep them
busy and entertained. Caiques are highly intelligent and
are capable of learning a variety of tricks.
Caiques need a good size cage, especially because
they are so active. Caiques require at least a 27 inch
wide cage, which will allow for an ample supply of toys to
fit comfortably inside the cage.
While playing with their favorite person,
Caiques are known to engage in a game
known as "hair surfing." They grab a footful
of hair and swing back and forth, rubbing
their head, beak, and chest on their favorite
person's head! The only problem with this
type of play is that they can and usually will
get tangled up inside your hair, so be careful!
Caiques are not strong fliers, as they have
relatively short wings in proportion to their
body size. Many people decide against
clipping their Caique's wings for this reason.
Caiques are known to engage in a game
known as "hair surfing." They grab a footful
of hair and swing back and forth, rubbing
their head, beak, and chest on their favorite
person's head! The only problem with this
type of play is that they can and usually will
get tangled up inside your hair, so be careful!
Caiques are not strong fliers, as they have
relatively short wings in proportion to their
body size. Many people decide against
clipping their Caique's wings for this reason.
Caiques do very well in active households. If you are looking for a small parrot with a big personality, then
perhaps a Caique is the perfect match for you.
perhaps a Caique is the perfect match for you.
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