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Cobalt-winged Parakeet  (Brotogeris cyanoptera)

Also Known As: Blue-winged Parakeet, Deville's Parakeet, Gustav's Parakeet (B.c. gustavi)
 
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Cobalt-winged Parakeets

Credit: (c) Ian Montgomery | http://birdway.com.au
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet parakeet with gentle nature. More lively in large aviary with other birds. Becomes accustomed to keeper with time.

Captive Status:
Uncommon

Longevity:
Not available

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

Enrichment:
Enjoys bathing, so provide overhead misters or shallow bowls of water; moderate chewer, so provide browse (non-toxic, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine or willow branches.

Nest Box Size:
Nest log or vertical box, 6" x 6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm x 15cm).

Clutch Size:
3-6

Incubation Time:
24 days

Fledging Age:
7 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.brotosociety.org/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E282.htm&Pic=282_1.JPG