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Echo Parakeet  (Psittacula echo)

Also Known As: Mauritius Parakeet
 
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Lone Echo Parakeet hen

Credit: © Shane McPherson
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Not available

Captive Status:
Some captive breeding (hand-rearing) for re-introduction in the wild; otherwise not raised in captivity.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Gerald Durrell Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary (GDEWS).

Enrichment:
Not available

Nest Box Size:
Next hollows at least 50cm (19.5 in) deep and 20cm (7.8 in) wide.
Article on Design and Provision of Nest Boxes

Clutch Size:
1-4 eggs

Incubation Time:
21-25 days

Fledging Age:
8-9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
8.5g (0.2 oz)

Peak Weight:
150g (5.25 oz)

Weaning Weight:
130-160g (4.55-5.6 oz)

Captive Projects:
Echo Parakeet Project at GDEWS.