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Blue-naped Parrot  (Tanygnathus lucionensis)

Also Known As: Blue-crowned Green Parrot, Luzon Parrot, Philippine Green Parrot
 
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Wild Blue-naped Parrot foraging in undergrowth

Credit: (c) Benedict De Laender
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Fairly quiet-good for close neighbours.

Captive Status:
Occasionally available

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Walk-in aviary, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Bathing, parrot play gyms, large parrot toys and bird-safe chewables such as: heat sterilized pine cones, wooden block toys, vegetable tanned leather toys.

Nest Box Size:
10" x 10" x 22" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 55.9cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
2 to 3

Incubation Time:
25 days

Fledging Age:
9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
10g (0.35 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.thetanygnathussociety.org/

More Info Sites:
http://www.peopleandplanet.net/doc.php?id=2275

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-naped_Parrot

http://www.avianweb.com/bluenapedparrots.html