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Blue-streaked Lory  (Eos reticulata)

Also Known As: Blue-necked Lory
 
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Blue-streaked Lory

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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Social, fun-loving and will bond readily with owner. May learn to mimic different sounds. May be messy due to liquid diet.

Captive Status:
Once fairly common in the 1970s, now is declining in occurance.

Longevity:
28-32 yrs

Housing:
Enclosure with well drained concrete or tile floor, or suspended aviary over same.

Enrichment:
Socialization, bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 8" x 8" x 12" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 30.5cm).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
25 days

Fledging Age:
12 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.swbg-adventurecamps.com/animal-info/animal-bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/chordata/craniata/aves/psittaciformes/blue-streaked-lory.htm

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