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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
May be kept in mixed (with other parrot species) collection. Are quiet and appealing by nature. Are susceptible to disease in cold and wet conditions.

Captive Status:
Common

Longevity:
12 yrs

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 2.1m (6.9 ft) or indoor suspended aviary minimum length 1.8m (6 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide safe seeding grasses if possible, branches for climbing, areas for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
10" x 10" x 16" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 40.6cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
4-5

Incubation Time:
18-19 days

Fledging Age:
30 days

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.birds.org.au/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E142.htm&Pic=142_1.JPG

http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_009.htm#Bourke%20Parrot

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt6018.html

http://www.birdcare.com.au/bourke%27s_parrot.htm