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Black-winged Lovebird  (Agapornis taranta)

Also Known As: Abyssinian Lovebird
 
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Captive Black-winged Lovebird

Credit: (c) Rosemary Low, Ron and Val Moat
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Shy and reserved at first; seldom loud in voice. May not get along with other birds. Friendly when accustomed to keeper.

Captive Status:
Uncommon in aviculture.

Longevity:
10-15yrs

Housing:
Enclosure or aviary, indoors or outdoors, minimum length 1.2m (4 ft).

Enrichment:
Vigorous chewer so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine, willow and elder branches; wooden block or vegetable tanned leather toys, heat sterilized pine cones; ladders, swings and ropes.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 6" x 6" x 10" (15cm x 15cm x 25.4cm).

Clutch Size:
3-4

Incubation Time:
24 days

Fledging Age:
7 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.africanlovebirdsociety.com/

More Info Sites:
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/lovebirds/abyssinianlovebird.php

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