Tootsie
Breed Overview
Dusky Conures are small South American parrots known for their gentle, affectionate nature and quieter voices compared to many conures, making them loving companions when given daily social time and enrichment. They are native to central South America, primarily Brazil and Bolivia, where it lives in humid forests, woodland edges, and lightly wooded savannas.
COMMON NAMES: Dusky conure, dusky-headed conure, Weddell's conure
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Aratinga weddellii
ADULT SIZE: Up to 30cm and weighing up to 120 grams
LIFE EXPECTANCY: Approximately 30+ years
🦜 Species: Dusky Conure
🎂 Age: unknown
👫 Sex: unknown
📏 Size: small
📝 Tootsie's Story: We don't know much about Tootsie's background. She (sex unknown) was found outside on someone's deck and they were kind enough to bring her to the sanctuary. She was very loud at first, constantly calling to her lost family, but she soon settled in. She is now at home at the rescue and enjoys getting lots of attention from our staff.
✨ Temperament: She will step up to almost anyone, although she can be a bit shy at first. She is sweet and tame and will make a great companion.
🎶 Talks/Sings?: Tootsie doesn't make a lot of sounds. She is very quiet compared to the other conures at the rescue.
💡 Best Fit: Tootsie would do well in a calm home where she is able to ride on her owner's shoulder and be involved with whatever her humans are doing.
Best Quirk: We named her Tootsie because she is missing a few toes. But that doesn't hold her back!
🐦 Can Live with Other Birds?: Tootsie is good with other birds, but she definitely prefers the company of humans.
📢 Noise Level: Semi-Loud
🥦 Diet: Hagen Tropican lifetime pellets, Bird Street Bistro cooked mix, vegetables finely chopped, and seeds for training
🏠 Cage & Play Area Needs: Medium sized cage with close bars for small birds. She should be let out daily to fly and explore.
🩺 Health Notes: No known health issues
💲 Adoption Fee: $350
📩 How to Apply: Fill out our adoption application here
🐦💛 Ready to welcome Tootsie into your home? Fill out an adoption application today!
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