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Black-winged Parrot  (Hapalopsittaca melanotis)

Also Known As: Black-eared Parrot, Peruvian Black-winged Parrot (H.m. peruviana)
 
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Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet and quickly confiding; becomes accustomed to keeper quickly. New birds susceptible to stress and disease; may die suddenly for no reason.

Captive Status:
Rare in aviculture.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Indoor aviary 3 x 2 x 2m (9.8 x 6.5 x 6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide bird-safe, unsprayed branches of fir, pine, willow or elder for chewing; heat sterilized pine cones; wooden block toys.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 24" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
Not available

Incubation Time:
Not available

Fledging Age:
Not available

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E303.htm&Pic=303_1.JPG