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Blue-winged Parrotlet  (Forpus xanthopterygius)

 
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Blue-winged Parrotlet foraging

Credit: (c) Luiz Claudio Marigo | http://www.lcmarigo.com.br/ingles/index.htm
 
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Parrots as Pets
Before you acquire a pet parrot...read more »

Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Active bird requiring large cage; quiet and somewhat shy. Not easily housed with other parrotlets. May be prone to obesity, may be finicky eater.

Captive Status:
Uncommon in captivity.

Longevity:
10-20 yrs

Housing:
2 x 1 x 2m (6.5 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft) enclosure, or suspended indoor cage 120cm x 40cm x 50cm (46.8" x 15.6" x 19.5"), with roosting box.

Enrichment:
Provide tree stumps, branches (are avid chewers); areas for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Nest log 15cm (6") in diameter, 30cm (11.7") high or 6" x 6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm x 15cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
3-7

Incubation Time:
21 days

Fledging Age:
35 days

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=E273.htm&Pic=273_1.JPG
http://www.petco.com/caresheets/bird/Parrotlet.pdf