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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Intelligent, playful and inquisitive. Can be nervous. May become bonded to one person and aggressively attack others. Has tendency to obesity.

Captive Status:
Uncommon

Longevity:
35-40yrs

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

Enrichment:
Are vigorous chewers so provide bird-safe, unsprayed fir, pine, flowering or willow branches; heat sterilized pine cones, wooden block toys, vegetable tanned leather toys, swings, ladders, noise makers and rope, and puzzle/foraging toys. Also provide overhead misters or shallow bowls of water for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 18-24" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 45.7-61cm)

Clutch Size:
3-4

Incubation Time:
27 days

Fledging Age:
9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Probably 9g (0.3 oz).

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.avianweb.com/bronzewingedpionus.html

http://www.birdcare.com.au/bronze_winged_parrot.htm