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Emerald Lorikeet  (Neopsittacus pullicauda)

Also Known As: Orange-billed Lorikeet, Orange-billed Mountain Lory, Alpine Lorikeet
 
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Emerald Lorikeet foraging

Credit: (c) Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Shy until accustomed to owner, does best when with other lories or lorikeets, playful and need stimulation to avoid boredom. May learn to mimic. Are messy due to liquid diet.

Captive Status:
Not commonly found.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Suspended aviary 5m (16.4 ft) long x 1.2m (4 ft) wide x 1m (3.3 ft) high. Plants in walk-in aviary if possible. Concrete or tiled floor.

Enrichment:
Loves bathing, ladders, swings, puzzle toys, noise making toys, many differing sized perches and hanging ropes. Provide flowering branches if possible (if fruit bearing make sure unsprayed).

Nest Box Size:
Vertical hollow log nestbox or vertical 12" x 12" x 24" box (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
Not available

Fledging Age:
Not available

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E054.htm&Pic=054_1.JPG&Search=&Lang=

http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

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