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Ceylon Hanging Parrot  (Loriculus beryllinus)

Also Known As: Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Ceylon Lorikeet
 
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Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Hanging Parrot foraging

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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet and pleasant; strict hygiene necessary due to messiness.

Captive Status:
Uncommon

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
In Chester Zoo a large aviary with a flight 6 x 2.5m (19.7 x 8.2 ft) and a 2.5m (8.2 ft) indoor section; both areas planted. Also, an indoor aviary will suffice, about 2 x 1 x 2m (6.5 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft) with roosting box.

Enrichment:
Provide daily baths, flowering branches, elder, willow.

Nest Box Size:
Not available

Clutch Size:
2 to 4

Incubation Time:
22 days

Fledging Age:
About 5-6 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/birdinformation/hangingparrots.php

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