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.
Potential Problems: Like the Aratinga conures, the Nanday Conure or Black-hooded Parakeet can be noisy, they have a high pitched screech that can be annoying. See About Conures: Potential Problems for more information. Availability: The Nanday Conure or Black-hooded Parakeet is readily available.