Check the rinds for splits. A ripe pom's skin splits open when rained on or exposed to rapid changes in humidity. Harvest the pomegranate tree when the first fruit splits, even if it the date falls prior to the expected harvest date.
Pyrrhura is the other large genus of conures. These generally greenish conures include the very common green-cheeked conure, as well as the maroon-bellied conure, pearly conure, black-capped conure, painted conure, crimson-bellied conure, and a number of other species.
GENUS THECTOCERCUS-This is a genus with a single species (with 3 similar subspecies) - Usually all referred to as Blue-crowned Conures in aviculture (but Blue-crowned Parakeets by ornithologists and bird-watchers), the sub-species in this group are often wrongly identified.onures are a superb pet for families as they love to be part of busy everyday activity. In an aviary setting, they are fascinating-lively, colourful and as interested in their keepers as we are in them.