Maroon-bellied conure: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Maroon-bellied conure eggs hatch after 23–24 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 42–49 days and are weaned and independent at about 56–63 days. A typical clutch is 4–6 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 70-90 |
| Length (cm) | 26 |
| Clutch size | 4-6 |
| Incubation (days) | 23-24 |
| Fledging (days) | 42-49 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 56-63 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 12–24 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 15-25 |
| Breeding season | Spring |
| Sexing | DNA |
Origin: South-east Brazil — Scientific name: Pyrrhura frontalis
Size: 26 cm, 70-90 g
Breeding and care tips
Care as for green-cheek; few unproven mutations.
Mutations and colours
No colour mutation of this species is confirmed in the sources.
Zajel's genetics lab predicts chick colours from both parents for established mutations only; disputed ones are shown with a note and left out of the calculation.
Need the exact date? Use the egg hatch calculator and the weaning age chart.
Related species
- Peach-faced lovebird
- Fischer's & masked lovebird
- Black-cheeked lovebird
- Nyasa Lilian's lovebird
- Cockatiel
- Indian ringneck
- Alexandrine parakeet
- Plum-headed parakeet
Frequently asked questions
How long do Maroon-bellied conure eggs take to hatch?
Maroon-bellied conure eggs hatch after 23-24 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Maroon-bellied conure lay?
Usually 4-6 eggs per clutch.
When do Maroon-bellied conure chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 42-49 days old.
When are Maroon-bellied conure chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 56-63 days.
At what age can a Maroon-bellied conure breed?
A Maroon-bellied conure reaches breeding age at about 12–24 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Maroon-bellied conure breeding season?
Spring
How do you tell a male Maroon-bellied conure from a female?
DNA
How long does a Maroon-bellied conure live?
About 15-25 years with good care.