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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Intelligent, inquistive though sometimes shy. Active by nature, may become overweight if closely confined. Mature birds may become bonded to one person exclusively, and may aggressively defend that person from all others.

Captive Status:
Fairly common.

Longevity:
30-45yrs

Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2-3m (6.5-9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Are avid chewers so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine, willow or elder branches, wooden block or vegetable tanned leather toys, puzzle/foraging toys, ladders, swings and ropes. Also provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls for bathing.

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

Clutch Size:
3-4

Incubation Time:
26 days

Fledging Age:
10 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Probably 9-11g (0.3-0.4 oz).

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.cyberparrots.com/bhpionus.html

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=15&cat=1840&articleid=2334

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt6010.html