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	Mary's Pionus Page
		Pionus parrots make wonderful pets - they are generally easy going, pigeon sized and relatively quiet birds, who also have the advantage of a moderate price tag.
		Maximilian pionus or "maxi's" are probably the most frequently overlooked pet birds on the market, due in large part to their dull coloration.
		White capped pionus have an undeserved reputation as the feistiest of their genus, but my own experience and conversations with other white capped owners make me believe that this tendency is overstated.
	k12s.phast.umass.edu /~mgorman/index.htm (1493 words)

	Pretty Pets - Articles - AVIAN RESEARCH - Diseases of Pionus
		In most cases, Pionus exhibit the wet form of pox in which the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, oesophagus and crop, and upper and lower respiratory systems may be involved.
		Pionus require relatively high levels of vitamin A. Signs of vitamin A deficiency include white lesions in the mouth, clear nasal discharge, watery eyes and in severe cases abscesses in the mouth.
		Pionus are placid creatures by nature and rarely fight; however, some individuals develop the annoying habit of chewing the toes and tail of cage mates.
	prettypets.com /article_info.php/articles_id/8 (5332 words)

	Pionus Parrots
		Pionus are easy to keep, but, like African Grey parrots, had a reputation for developing aspergillosis infections due to unsanitary conditions encountered when large numbers of wild-caught birds were being imported.
		Pionus parrots are known to make a wheezing, panting noise when excited (for example, when receiving a really good scratch from their owners!) or when frightened.
		Pet Potential: Presumably, similar to other Pionus; however, since this species is not common in captivity and has proven more challenging to breed than other species, the PBA recommends that captive birds be part of breeding programs to establish a captive population, and that they not kept exclusively as pets at this time.
	www.theparrotsocietyuk.org /genarticle19.shtml (2893 words)

	Pet Bird Pionus FAQ
		Pionus will never be cuddle bunnies, but they do love having their head, ears, and neck scratched.
		Pionus confined to too small a cage are inclined to become rather sedentary and tend to become over weight (not to mention unhappy).
		Pionus can live to be over 40 and often they live only 3 or 10 years.
	www.upatsix.com /faq/pionus.htm (3673 words)

	Feathered Family Inc. · Parrot Rescue and Adoption
		Pionus owners seem split, about half of them say their birds are friendly and outgoing and the other half say that their birds do not care for strangers at all and would rather bite first and ask questions later.
		Pionus have been mistaken for Amazons on occasion, but it is simple enough to tell the difference if you know what to look for.
		Pionus are generally very easy going birds who enjoy spending time with their flock, and also are able to entertain themselves for short periods of time.
	www.featheredfamily.com /pionus.htm (783 words)

	Pionus
		Pionus parrots make great pets, since they are a happy-medium for those who want a larger parrot without the screeching and high-strung attitudes.
		Completely opposite of this, Pionus are calm, and most owners find the noise to be a lot less than that of a cockatoo or Macaw.
		Pionus parrots are known to breathe heavily when they are excited or upset.
	www.angelfire.com /stars4/petcare/pionus.html (372 words)

	Birds » Parrots » Pionus - Blue Headed, Paler Main Page
		The Paler Blue Headed Pionus, also known as the Paler Blue Headed Parrot, is a gentle parrot that is known for its sweet personality and intelligence.
		The average lifespan of the Paler Blue Headed Pionus may be as long as 40 years, but sadly, the average is closer to 25 years.
		The Blue Headed Pionus is native to Central and South America and is seen from Costa Rica through Panama to Colombia and Western Ecuador.
	www.centralpets.com /animals/birds/parrots/prt6047.html (730 words)

	Pionus Parrots... Get Facts, See Pictures And Read Pionus Owners' Stories.
		The Pionus parrot is known to be a relatively quiet bird that loves attention, but will also be content to entertain itself when provided stimulating toys.
		As is true of all the Pionus parrots, they have bright red feathers under their tails.
		Pionus parrots need a diet that has 20 to 30 percent of good quality low-fat pellets.
	www.parrot-and-conure-world.com /pionus.html (1461 words)

	Dusky Pionus, Also Known As The Dusky Parrot (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As long as your pionus understands the rules of the house and is raised in a very caring sensitive way, with nurturing dominance, he will be a wonderful sweet pet.
		Pionus are not know for their talking ability.
		Pionus parrots in general are reported to be quiet when kept as pets.
	www.angelfire.com /ia3/spottedsflight/duskypionus.html (977 words)

	Pionus as Pets
		I read that Pionus also don't bite as hard as other parrots, because their beaks are designed to eat fruits, and not to crack hard shells of nuts.
		You can also train the Pionus to step up onto a hand-held stick so that you save your fingers if they are displaying like this and you need to move them back to their cage or something.
		This is a tricky one, because Pionus aren't very cuddly, and they won't lavish you with obvious signs of affection all the time...
	www.geocities.com /pionusparrots/PionusasPets.html (1548 words)

	Pionus
		Pionus parrots are one of the most underrated treasures found in aviculture today.
		Pionus parrots as a whole tend to be more independent and less demanding of their owners than other parrots.
		Pionus are susceptible to the same diseases other parrots are such as PDD, polyoma, gout, infections, psittacosis and beak and feather disease.
	www.aviannetwork.com /pionus (756 words)

	Pionus Parrot Genus Profile
		Pionus parrots are a popular choice for pet parrots due to their medium size, subtle, yet beautiful colors and melodeous voices.
		Pionus are not noted for the ability to mimic, but some do a good job of imitating the human voice.
		Pionus parrots are famous for their rapid breathing and wheezing during a threatening situation (to their minds).
	home1.gte.net /impekabl/Pionus.htm (875 words)

	Avalon Aviary
		The Bronze Winged Pionus, Pionus chalcopterus, is mostly navy blue with teal tipped feathers, bronze wings, white under the chin and salmon colored rings around the eyes (colors often found in the old masters' paintings).
		Pionus parrots tend to be very soft beaked (that is, they tend to bite gently) and prefer toys that are of soft wood that are easier to destroy.
		Pionus parrots are easy-going birds that rarely act out during breeding season, though when they do get worked up they will puff up all of their feathers and strut along their perch.
	www.aviary.com /text/pionus.html (535 words)

	Pionus Parrots (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Pionus Parrots, which originate from South America, are said to be the quietest parrots.
		White Capped Pionus are the smallest of the Pionus, measuring 9 and 1/2 inches high.
		They are basically green in color, with olive-bronze wings and shoulders, and a blue-purple chest, and have the dubious distinction of being the only birds that are "sloppy" enough to let their down feathers frequently show through.
	members.aol.com /whitepinek/whitepinesaviary/pionus.html (471 words)

	pionus_facts
		The Pionus is not considered a real cuddle bug like a Cockatoo is. They like to be scratched on the head and do not usually like to be petted on their back and they do not like being put upside down in your hand unless trained at an early age.
		Pionus' are moderately priced, a pet depending on Pionus specie range between $300 to $700.
		Because the majority of the Pionus species have not been in kept in captivity for much more than 20 years, we are led to believe that they may have a life span of 25-40 years.
	www.pionusonline.com /pionus_facts.htm (505 words)

	Pionus,Ruffled Feathers Aviary, handfed baby birds For Sale, California, handraised Parrots, we ship
		Pionus parrots have little traits that are peculiarly Pionus.
		They make up for this lack of visual appeal by having a reputation as the most affectionate of the Pionus bunch, but also have a tendency to be "perch potatoes" and may wait to be invited to interact with their owners.
		It is believed that a healthy, well-cared for Pionus may live up to 40 years in captivity.
	www.ruffledfeathersaviary.com /pionus.htm (303 words)

	Les' Pionus Pages (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I had always wanted a Pionus and felt that raising these two babies would help me decide whether a Pionus would be happy with my lifestyle.
		Pionus are closely related to Amazons, but are known to be quieter, smaller and usually not as agressive.
		Maximilians (also know as "Maxi Pionus" or "Scaley Headed Pionus") are the largest of the Pionus, at about 11-12 inches from the top of their heads, to the tip of their tails.
	www.geocities.com /PionusParrots (335 words)

	Pionus Parrots - Bird Crazy.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Pionus Parrots do not make great talkers, but they do have the ability to speak and will even whistle when the urge strikes them.
		Pionus Parrots lay three or four eggs at a time, and it will take 26 days for the babies to hatch.
		Pionus Parrots have a normal life span of 40 years.
	www.birdcrazy.com /OLD/newsite/bird_info/pionus.html (323 words)

	All About Pionus & Keeping Pionus as Pet Birds
		Pionus are good pet birds when children are around.
		Pionus are very obedient and not as hard headed as many other parrots.
		Pionus are sensitive to smoke and strong odors.
	www.petcaretips.net /pionus.html (279 words)

	Bird Times Magazine BLue-Headed Pionus Profile
		The blue-headed pionus parrot, Pionus menstruus, has much to recommend it as pet--it is a common bird and easy to keep and to breed.
		Between 12 and 14 weeks of age, the blue-headed pionus babies are ready to go to a new home as a pet or as breeding birds.
		It was during her visit with us that we learned this resourceful woman was a volunteer who helped children with learning difficulties and that a young boy about eight years old from Italy was her pupil for the summer months.
	www.petpublishing.com /birdtimes/breeds/pionus.shtml (491 words)

	Blue-headed Pionus/Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus)
		The Blue-headed Pionus is one of five Pionus genus of parrots.
		The Pionus is considered to be one of the more under-appreciated parrots, probably because it is not a prolific talker and does not display the majestic colors of some other parrot varieties, although, a healthy Pionus will have an almost iridescent quality to its feathers.
		The Pionus is considered an excellent bird for beginning parrot owners and can be purchased for between $400 and $1,000, depending on region and purchasing source.
	www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=15&cat=1840&articleid=2334 (460 words)

	Pionus Parrots
		Though the Pionus may be the same size as the small Amazons, their personalities are very different.
		As well as their pellets, Pionus should have a variety of fresh foods, including corn on the cob, peas, sprouted beans and fruit.
		Pionus have a very steady personality, and rarely become aggressive or unpredictable.
	www.bfbsbirdclub.org /articles/pionus.html (339 words)

	Pionus Parrot's Website
		If you are familiar with the Pionus then you will know what Iam talking about, if you are not aware of these parrots then you should take the time to become familiar with what nice parrots they are.
		If you are familiar with the Pionus then you will know what I am talking about, if you are not aware of these parrots then you should take the time to become familiar with what nice parrots they are.
		The Coral Billed Pionus are few and far in between, so we are creating more pairs to be able to help have more in the pet trade soon.
	www.pionusparrot.com (1075 words)

	Blue Headed Pionus Parrot - Pionus Menstruus
		The pionus parrot is highly recommended for people living in apartments or condos where loud noises may be a concern for the neighbors.
		A blue-head pionus is a great pet for families due to calm and non-aggressive nature.
		Althought the pionus is generally a sweet-natured bird, some individuals can become aggressive especially during the spring.
	www.freewebs.com /blueheadedpionus (901 words)

	Blue Headed Pionus Page
		As long as your pionus understands the rules of the house and is raised in a very caring sensitiveway, with nurturing dominance, he will be a wonderful sweet pet.
		Pionus are not know for their talking ability.
		Most pionus screaming is because of their environment and the way they are raised.
	www.petbirdpage.com /breed.asp?breed=bhpionus (884 words)

	Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - The Perfect Pionus - Great Pet Birds
		Since pionus are gentle birds, they lend themselves to lots of "cuddle" time outside of their cages.
		All pionus share red tail coverts (underneath their tail), giving them the name "red vented parrots." In addition, all pionus need to be either blood or surgically sexed, as it is impossible to tell the sexes apart.
		The final pionus that is seen in the pet trade is the Dusky Pionus (Pionus fuscus) also known as the Violet Pionus.
	www.birdsnways.com /wisdom/ww33eii.htm (1360 words)

	((IndiaPets.com)) Blue-Headed Pionus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		One unique feature of all pionus is a wheezing hissing sound they sometimes make when they are frightened.
		As long as your pionus understands the rules of the house and is raised in a very caring sensitiveway, with nurturing dominance, he will be a wonderful sweet pet.
		Pionus also tend to be much quieter than most conures.
	www.indiapets.com /birds/species/bbr05.htm (765 words)

	Pamperedpeeps Aviary- Pionus
		Pionus are one of the most gentle parrots there are!
		In the Pionus family, there are many subspecies including the Coral Billed, Bronze Wing, Blue Head, Maximillian, Dusky and White Capped.
		Pionus are a species that is more susceptible to a fungal infection called Aspergillosis.
	www.pamperedpeeps.com /pionus.htm (454 words)

	Dusky Pionus Page
		As long as your pionus understands the rules of the house and is raised in a very caring sensitive way, with nurturing dominance, he will be a wonderful sweet pet.
		Pionus parrots have a reputation for being a bit staid and sedate.
		Pionus parrots in general are reported to be quiet when kept as pets.
	www.petbirdpage.com /breed.asp?breed=dusky (753 words)

	Pionus Parrot Cage - Quality Discount Cages
		Pionus Parrots are a quiet, affectionate medium-sized species.
		Pionus Parrot owners should realize the importance making a real commitment to their pet.
		The easiest way to provide your Pionus Parrot with all the nutrients he needs is to switch from seeds to pellets.
	www.qualitydiscountcages.com /cage-information/Cages-For-Pionus.html (384 words)

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