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Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius)
Also Known As: Rosella, Rosella Parrot or Parakeet, Red Rosella, Common Rosella, White-cheeked Rosella, Red-headed Rosella, Golden-mantled Rosella or Parakeet, (P.e. elecica)
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Pleasant, alert and active; needs larger aviary to exercise. Not recommended to house this species with other birds.
Captive Status:
Quite common in captivity.
Longevity:
20 yrs
Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).
Enrichment:
Provide fresh, unsprayed branches often, other chewables such as heat sterlized pine cones, wooden toys, and vegetable tanned leather toys. Also provide bowls for bathing.
Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 7" x 7" x 24" (17.8cm x 17.8cm x 61cm).
Clutch Size:
6-7
Incubation Time:
20 days
Fledging Age:
5 weeks
Hatch Weight:
Not available
Peak Weight:
Not available
Weaning Weight:
Not available
Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.birds.org.au/cgi-bin/articles.pl?rosellas
More Info Sites:
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/parakeets_australian/Rosellas/goldenmantle_eastern.php
http://www.petplace.com/birds/choosing-an-eastern-rosella/page1.aspx
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E127.htm&Pic=127_1.JPG
http://www.birdcare.com.au/eastern_rosella.htm
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