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Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability: Quiet and pleasant parrot with pleasing voice. At first very reserved; becomes accustomed to keeper with patience. Susceptible to fungal infections. Strict hygiene necessary due to fruit and nectar/porridge diet. Must be kept no lower than 20C (68 F); 25C (77 F) during acclimatisation.
Captive Status: Rare
Longevity: Not available
Housing: Aviary 2 x 1 x 2m (6.5 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft) or large birdroom cage with tiled surround and well-drained floor.
Enrichment: Enjoys bathing so provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls. Provide regular supply of fresh, unsprayed flowering, willow, or elder branches for the birds to remove the bark.
Nest Box Size: Not available
Clutch Size: Not available
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.geocities.com/hpfpic/
More Info Sites: http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E184.htm&Pic=184_1.JPG