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Golden-shouldered Parakeet  (Psephotus chrysopterygius)

Also Known As: Golden-winged Parrot or Parakeet, Chestnut-crowned Parrot or Parakeet, Antbed Parrot, Anthill Parrot
 
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Golden-shouldered Parrot , male, Artemis, Cape York Peninsula, Qld

Credit: (c) Michael Todd | http://www.wildlifing.com
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Not available

Captive Status:
Fairly common in Australia; rare elsewhere.

Longevity:
Not available

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

Enrichment:
Not available

Nest Box Size:
6" (15cm) square, 10" (25.4cm) high, heated to 70F (21 C).

Clutch Size:
4 to 7

Incubation Time:
19-21 days

Fledging Age:
5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Captive Projects:
http://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/recovery/p-chrysopterygius/appendix2.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_003.htm

http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_004.htm

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