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Crimson and Yellow Rosellas  (Platycercus elegans)

Also Known As: Three main colour groupings: Crimson forms (P.e. elegans, P.e. nigrescens, P.e. melanopterus): Crimson Rosella, Crimson Parrot, Mountain Lowry, Mountain Parrot, Red Lory, Pennant's Parakeet, Red Parrot (Norfolk Island) Orange/red and yellow forms (P.e. fleurieuensis, P.e. subadelaidae, hybrid population): Adelaide Rosella, Pheasant Parrot Yellow form (P.e. flaveolus): Yellow Rosella, Murrumbidgee Rosella, Yellow Parrot or Parakeet, Yellow-rumped Parrot or Parakeet, Murray Smoker, Murrumbidgee Lowry, Swamp Lory
 
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Crimson Rosellas

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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Crimson and yellow rosellas moderately noisy, very active, will acclimatize to owner. Not usually compatible with other birds.

Captive Status:
Crimson rosellas common, yellow rosellas not common.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide with plenty of willow, elder, pine and other bird-safe branches to chew; provide bathing areas. Also likes to scratch around in dirt, so provide clean sand for this purpose.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 9" x 9" x 24" (22.9cm x 22.9cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
Crimson rosella: 5-8; Yellow rosella: 4-5

Incubation Time:
20 days

Fledging Age:
5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.tvwc.org/HTML/building%20a%20nestbox%20for%20crimson%20rosellas.htm

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